Distance From Hefei Xinqiao International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, HFE - CTA Distance

The distance from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 5489 miles or 8833 kilometers or 4767 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 Hefei ( China ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hefei and Catania takes around 12 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport, Hefei, China to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 12 hours 37 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 • HFE - CTA

Kilometers		8833 km
Statute Miles		5489 miles
Nautical Miles		4767 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 37 minutes

Hefei Xinqiao International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - HFE to CTA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Hefei, China and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HFE - CTA

Time difference between Hefei (China) and Catania (Italy) is 7 Hours.
Catania time is 7 Hours behind Hefei.

Location	Local Time
Hefei (China)	2026-03-15, 18:20:33 CST
Catania (Italy)	2026-03-15, 11:20:33 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

Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE / ZSOF) Hefei, China

Destination

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