The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 9,500 kilometers (5,903 miles / 5,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 06:43 in Catania, it's 23:43 in Dallas-Fort Worth. With a 7-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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Catania (CTA) follows a heading of 48° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.