Distance From Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, GRR - CTA Distance

The distance from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 4983 miles or 8019 kilometers or 4327 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 Grand Rapids ( United States ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grand Rapids and Catania takes around 11 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, United States to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 11 hours 27 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 • GRR - CTA

Kilometers		8019 km
Statute Miles		4983 miles
Nautical Miles		4327 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 27 minutes

Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - GRR to CTA Flight Path

Location of Gerald R. Ford International Airport & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Grand Rapids to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Grand Rapids, United States and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRR - CTA

Time difference between Grand Rapids (United States) and Catania (Italy) is 7 Hours.
Catania time is 7 Hours ahead of Grand Rapids.

Location	Local Time
Grand Rapids (United States)	2025-12-14, 05:35:23 CST
Catania (Italy)	2025-12-14, 12:35:23 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

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR / KGRR) Grand Rapids, United States

Destination

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