Distance From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, CTA - LAX Distance

The distance from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 6668 miles or 10731 kilometers or 5791 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 Catania ( Italy ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Catania and Los Angeles takes around 15 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 15 hours 19 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 - LAX

Kilometers		10731 km
Statute Miles		6668 miles
Nautical Miles		5791 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 19 minutes

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - CTA to LAX Flight Path

Location of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport & Los Angeles International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Catania to Los Angeles nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Catania, Italy and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CTA - LAX

Time difference between Catania (Italy) and Los Angeles (United States) is 9 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 9 Hours behind Catania.

Location	Local Time
Catania (Italy)	2025-12-05, 07:00:29 CET
Los Angeles (United States)	2025-12-04, 22:00:29 PST

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

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

Destination

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States