Distance From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, PVG - CTA Distance

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 5747 miles or 9248 kilometers or 4990 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 Shanghai (Pudong) ( China ) to Catania ( Italy )?

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

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 13 hours 12 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 • PVG - CTA

Kilometers		9248 km
Statute Miles		5747 miles
Nautical Miles		4990 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 12 minutes

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - PVG to CTA Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Pudong International Airport & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Pudong) to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PVG - CTA

Time difference between Shanghai (Pudong) (China) and Catania (Italy) is 6 Hours.
Catania time is 6 Hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2026-04-30, 18:01:33 CST
Catania (Italy)	2026-04-30, 12:01:33 CEST

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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG / ZSPD) Shanghai (Pudong), China

Destination

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