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RME to CTA: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Catania (Catania-Fontanarossa Airport)
4,538 mi
7,303 km · 3,943 nm
9h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,538 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 22m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- CTA — Catania-Fontanarossa Airport · Catania, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RME
Near CTA
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base9 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport41 mi away
- REG · Reggio Calabria Airport53 mi away
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport109 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RME from CTA?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Catania (CTA) is 4,538 miles (7,303 km, 3,943 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to CTA?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and Catania?
Catania is 6 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to CTA?
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