CTA
Catania
Italy
1,248 km
776 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,248 km
776 mi / 674 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
66°
east northeast

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CTA IST
Airport Name Catania / Fontanarossa Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code CTA IST
ICAO Code LICC LTFM
City Catania Istanbul
Country Italy Turkey
Timezone Europe/Rome Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 39 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 15.070000 41.280000, 28.750000

Catania (CTA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,248 kilometers (776 miles / 674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Turkey. 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 11:50 in Catania, it's 13:50 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Catania (CTA) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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