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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Catania (CTA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
9,598 km5,964 miles • 5,183 NM
Destination Airport
LICCCTA
Catania, Italy
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Direct Distance
9,598 km
5,964 Statute Miles
5,183 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 48m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
864 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
48° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 48m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 56m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
18h 57m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇮🇹 Italy
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- City / Country: Catania, Italy
- ICAO Code: LICC
- Coordinates: 37.4668°, 15.0664°
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Elevation: 39 ft
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