Distance From Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

The distance from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport () to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 6016 miles or 9681 kilometers or 5224 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 Saga ( Japan ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Saga and Catania takes around 13 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport, Saga, Japan to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 13 hours 49 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 • - CTA

Kilometers		9681 km
Statute Miles		6016 miles
Nautical Miles		5224 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 49 minutes

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - to CTA Flight Path

Location of Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Saga, Japan and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CTA

Time difference between Saga (Japan) and Catania (Italy) is 8 Hours.
Catania time is 8 Hours behind Saga.

Location	Local Time
Saga (Japan)	2025-12-15, 20:01:42 JST
Catania (Italy)	2025-12-15, 12:01:42 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

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport ( / ) Saga, Japan

Destination

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