Distance From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Esenboğa International Airport, CTA - ESB Distance

The distance from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 981 miles or 1579 kilometers or 852 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 Catania ( Italy ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Catania and Ankara takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Italy to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 2 hours 15 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 - ESB

Kilometers		1579 km
Statute Miles		981 miles
Nautical Miles		852 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 15 minutes

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - CTA to ESB Flight Path

Location of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Catania, Italy and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CTA - ESB

Time difference between Catania (Italy) and Ankara (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Ankara time is 1 Hours ahead of Catania.

Location	Local Time
Catania (Italy)	2025-05-09, 13:45:25 CEST
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-05-09, 14:45:25 +03

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

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

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey