Distance From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, CTA - SYD Distance

The distance from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 9985 miles or 16068 kilometers or 8671 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 Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Catania and Sydney takes around 22 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 22 hours 57 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 - SYD

Kilometers		16068 km
Statute Miles		9985 miles
Nautical Miles		8671 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 57 minutes

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - CTA to SYD Flight Path

Location of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Catania, Italy and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CTA - SYD

Time difference between Catania (Italy) and Sydney (Australia) is 10 Hours.
Sydney time is 10 Hours ahead of Catania.

Location	Local Time
Catania (Italy)	2025-12-16, 02:17:47 CET
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-16, 12:17:47 AEDT

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia