Distance From Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, MEI - CTA Distance

The distance from Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 5562 miles or 8951 kilometers or 4830 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 Meridian ( United States ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Meridian and Catania takes around 12 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport, Meridian, United States to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 12 hours 47 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 • MEI - CTA

Kilometers		8951 km
Statute Miles		5562 miles
Nautical Miles		4830 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 47 minutes

Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - MEI to CTA Flight Path

Location of Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Meridian to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEI - CTA

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

Location	Local Time
Meridian (United States)	2025-12-15, 00:06:55 EST
Catania (Italy)	2025-12-15, 06:06:55 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

Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI / KMEI) Meridian, United States

Destination

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