Distance From New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, NBG - CTA Distance

The distance from New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 5730 miles or 9221 kilometers or 4976 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 New Orleans ( United States ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Catania takes around 13 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field, New Orleans, United States to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 13 hours 10 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 • NBG - CTA

Kilometers		9221 km
Statute Miles		5730 miles
Nautical Miles		4976 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 10 minutes

New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - NBG to CTA Flight Path

Location of New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New Orleans to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New Orleans, United States and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NBG - CTA

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

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2025-12-16, 08:10:07 EST
Catania (Italy)	2025-12-16, 14:10:07 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

New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG / KNBG) New Orleans, United States

Destination

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