CTA
Catania
Italy
7,669 km
4,765 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
7,669 km
4,765 mi / 4,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
304°
west northwest

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CTA DCA
Airport Name Catania / Fontanarossa Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code CTA DCA
ICAO Code LICC KDCA
City Catania Washington
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/New_York
Elevation 39 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 15.070000 38.850000, -77.040000

Catania (CTA) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 7,669 kilometers (4,765 miles / 4,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Italy with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Catania, it's 05:56 in Washington. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Catania (CTA) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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