Distance From Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, NIP - CTA Distance

The distance from Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 5317 miles or 8557 kilometers or 4617 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 Jacksonville ( United States ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jacksonville and Catania takes around 12 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field), Jacksonville, United States to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 12 hours 13 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 • NIP - CTA

Kilometers		8557 km
Statute Miles		5317 miles
Nautical Miles		4617 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 13 minutes

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - NIP to CTA Flight Path

Location of Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Jacksonville to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Jacksonville, United States and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NIP - CTA

Time difference between Jacksonville (United States) and Catania (Italy) is 6 Hours.
Catania time is 6 Hours ahead of Jacksonville.

Location	Local Time
Jacksonville (United States)	2025-12-05, 04:39:55 EST
Catania (Italy)	2025-12-05, 10:39:55 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

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP / KNIP) Jacksonville, United States

Destination

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