Distance From Almirante Padilla Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, RCH - CTA Distance

The distance from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 5627 miles or 9056 kilometers or 4887 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Riohacha ( Colombia ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riohacha and Catania takes around 12 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Almirante Padilla Airport, Riohacha, Colombia to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 12 hours 56 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RCH - CTA

Kilometers		9056 km
Statute Miles		5627 miles
Nautical Miles		4887 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 56 minutes

Almirante Padilla Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - RCH to CTA Flight Path

Location of Almirante Padilla Airport & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riohacha to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riohacha, Colombia and Catania, Italy. .

Nonstop flight route between Riohacha, Colombia and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCH - CTA

Time difference between Riohacha (Colombia) and Catania (Italy) is 7 Hours.
Catania time is 7 Hours ahead of Riohacha.

Location	Local Time
Riohacha (Colombia)	2026-06-15, 12:15:28 -05
Catania (Italy)	2026-06-15, 19:15:28 CEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH / SKRH) Riohacha, Colombia

Destination

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA / LICC) Catania, Italy