CTA to GVA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 1,224 km (760 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (GVA to CTA).
How far is it from Catania to Geneva?
The great-circle distance between Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 1,224 km (760 mi, 661 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CTA to GVA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GVA is roughly northwest of CTA.
How is the CTA to GVA route written in code?
The pair is written CTA-GVA in IATA codes and LICC-LSGG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is CTA (LICC), Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG).
| CTA | GVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | Geneva International Airport |
| ICAO code | LICC | LSGG |
| Country | Italy | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 39 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Rank by connections | #136 | #89 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GVA sits 1,372 ft (418 m) higher than CTA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTA to GVA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Catania from Geneva?
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) are 1,224 km (760 mi, 661 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTA to GVA?
A typical nonstop flight between CTA and GVA takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GVA from CTA?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) lies roughly northwest of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
Which airlines fly CTA to GVA?
2 airlines appear on the CTA-GVA route in the open dataset, including Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet.
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