CTA
Catania
Italy
10,115 km
6,285 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,115 km
6,285 mi / 5,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
41°
northeast

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CTA NRT
Airport Name Catania / Fontanarossa Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code CTA NRT
ICAO Code LICC RJAA
City Catania Tokyo
Country Italy Japan
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 39 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 15.070000 35.760000, 140.390000

Catania (CTA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,115 kilometers (6,285 miles / 5,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 09:07 in Catania, it's 17:07 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Catania (CTA) follows a heading of 320° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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