Distance From St Simons Island Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, SSI - CTA Distance

The distance from St Simons Island Airport (SSI) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 5266 miles or 8475 kilometers or 4573 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 St Simons Island ( United States ) to Catania ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between St Simons Island and Catania takes around 12 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from St Simons Island Airport, St Simons Island, United States to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy is 12 hours 6 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 • SSI - CTA

Kilometers		8475 km
Statute Miles		5266 miles
Nautical Miles		4573 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 6 minutes

St Simons Island Airport to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Flight Route Map - SSI to CTA Flight Path

Location of St Simons Island Airport & Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view St Simons Island to Catania nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between St Simons Island, United States and Catania, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SSI - CTA

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

Location	Local Time
St Simons Island (United States)	2026-05-04, 20:05:45 EDT
Catania (Italy)	2026-05-05, 02:05:45 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

St Simons Island Airport (SSI / KSSI) St Simons Island, United States

Destination

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