CTA
Catania
Italy
9,639 km
5,989 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,639 km
5,989 mi / 5,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CTA TPE
Airport Name Catania / Fontanarossa Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code CTA TPE
ICAO Code LICC RCTP
City Catania Taipei
Country Italy Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Taipei
Elevation 39 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 15.070000 25.080000, 121.230000

Catania (CTA) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,639 kilometers (5,989 miles / 5,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Taiwan. 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 10:23 in Catania, it's 17:23 in Taipei. 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 Taipei (TPE) to Catania (CTA) follows a heading of 310° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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