CTA
Catania
Italy
15,643 km
9,720 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
15,643 km
9,720 mi / 8,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Rome
Heading
106°
east southeast

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CTA MEL
Airport Name Catania / Fontanarossa Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code CTA MEL
ICAO Code LICC YMML
City Catania Melbourne
Country Italy Australia
Timezone Europe/Rome Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 39 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 15.070000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Catania (CTA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 15,643 kilometers (9,720 miles / 8,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Catania, it's 23:37 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Melbourne (MEL) to Catania (CTA) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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