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SEM to CTA: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Catania (Catania-Fontanarossa Airport)
5,480 mi
8,819 km · 4,762 nm
11h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,480 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 13m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
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 SEM from CTA?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Catania (CTA) is 5,480 miles (8,819 km, 4,762 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to CTA?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 13m 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 Selma and Catania?
Catania is 7 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to CTA?
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