Beijing to Catania flights
Catania lies 8,260 km (5,132 mi) north-west of Beijing, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Italy |
| Population | 19 million | 311,584 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | CTA, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 95100–95131 |
Clocks in Catania are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 20 min journey lands only 5 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Catania
Crossing from China into Italy: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Catania
Catania is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,989 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Comiso Airport (CIY, 69 km), Reggio Calabria Airport (REG, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,989 ft | 39 ft |
| Comiso Airport (regional) | CIY | 69 km (43 mi) | 8,070 ft | 756 ft |
| Reggio Calabria Airport (regional) | REG | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,549 ft | 96 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,260 km (5,132 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Catania from Beijing?
8,260 km (5,132 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Catania by air?
About 11 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Catania?
Catania is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Catania flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA); Catania also has CIY, REG.
What currency do I need in Catania?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.