Distance From Bowman Field to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, LOU - CTA Distance

The distance from Bowman Field (LOU) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 5176 miles or 8330 kilometers or 4495 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 Louisville ( United States ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Louisville and Catania takes around 11 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bowman Field, Louisville, United States to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 11 hours 54 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 • LOU - CTA

Kilometers		8330 km
Statute Miles		5176 miles
Nautical Miles		4495 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 54 minutes

Bowman Field to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - LOU to CTA Flight Path

Location of Bowman Field & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Louisville to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Louisville, United States and Catania, Italy. .

Nonstop flight route between Louisville, United States and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOU - CTA

Time difference between Louisville (United States) and Catania (Italy) is 6 Hours.
Catania time is 6 Hours ahead of Louisville.

Location	Local Time
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-13, 17:00:28 EST
Catania (Italy)	2025-12-13, 23:00:28 CET

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

Bowman Field (LOU / KLOU) Louisville, United States

Destination

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