CTA
Catania
Italy
9,223 km
5,731 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,223 km
5,731 mi / 4,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
67°
east northeast

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CTA SZX
Airport Name Catania / Fontanarossa Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code CTA SZX
ICAO Code LICC ZGSZ
City Catania Shenzhen
Country Italy China
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 39 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 15.070000 22.640000, 113.810000

Catania (CTA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,223 kilometers (5,731 miles / 4,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 China. 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 05:30 in Catania, it's 12:30 in Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Catania (CTA) follows a heading of 308° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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