CTA
Catania
Italy
9,669 km
6,008 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
9,669 km
6,008 mi / 5,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
49°
northeast

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CTA FUK
Airport Name Catania / Fontanarossa Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code CTA FUK
ICAO Code LICC RJFF
City Catania Fukuoka
Country Italy Japan
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 39 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 15.070000 33.590000, 130.450000

Catania (CTA) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 9,669 kilometers (6,008 miles / 5,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:06 in Catania, it's 14:06 in Fukuoka. With a 8-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 Fukuoka (FUK) to Catania (CTA) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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