Distance From Shaw Air Force Base to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, SSC - CTA Distance

The distance from Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 5110 miles or 8223 kilometers or 4438 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 Sumter ( United States ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sumter and Catania takes around 11 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, United States to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 11 hours 44 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 • SSC - CTA

Kilometers		8223 km
Statute Miles		5110 miles
Nautical Miles		4438 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 44 minutes

Shaw Air Force Base to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - SSC to CTA Flight Path

Location of Shaw Air Force Base & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sumter to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SSC - CTA

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

Location	Local Time
Sumter (United States)	2026-05-01, 02:03:28 EDT
Catania (Italy)	2026-05-01, 08:03:28 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

Shaw Air Force Base (SSC / KSSC) Sumter, United States

Destination

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