Distance From Cape Town Waterfront Heliport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

The distance from Cape Town Waterfront Heliport () to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 4936 miles or 7943 kilometers or 4287 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Catania takes around 11 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town Waterfront Heliport, Cape Town, South Africa to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 11 hours 20 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 • - CTA

Kilometers		7943 km
Statute Miles		4936 miles
Nautical Miles		4287 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 20 minutes

Cape Town Waterfront Heliport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - to CTA Flight Path

Location of Cape Town Waterfront Heliport & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cape Town to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cape Town, South Africa and Catania, Italy. .

Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTA

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Catania (Italy) is 1 Hours.
Catania time is 1 Hours behind Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 07:58:08 SAST
Catania (Italy)	2026-02-07, 06:58:08 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

Cape Town Waterfront Heliport ( / FADW) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

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