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SAN to CTA: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Catania (Catania-Fontanarossa Airport)
6,695 mi
10,774 km · 5,818 nm
13h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,695 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 36m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from CTA?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Catania (CTA) is 6,695 miles (10,774 km, 5,818 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CTA?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 36m 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 San Diego and Catania?
Catania is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CTA?
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