Abidjan to Natal flights
Natal lies 3,680 km (2,286 mi) west of Abidjan, -3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 28 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.
| Abidjan | Natal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Brazil |
| Population | 6.3 million | 896,708 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | NAT, 18 km out |
Clocks in Natal are 3 h behind Abidjan right now, so a 5 h 28 min journey lands only 2 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Natal
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Brazil: money changes from the Franc to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Natal
Natal is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | NAT | 18 km (11 mi) | 9,843 ft | 273 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,680 km (2,286 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Natal
Our booking partner lists 829 places to stay in Natal. Of the 464 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (242), and 9 are five-star. Across 187 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 160,802 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Natal from Abidjan?
3,680 km (2,286 mi) in a straight line, west of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Natal by air?
About 5 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Natal?
Natal is 3 h behind at the moment (America/Fortaleza against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Natal flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT).
What currency do I need in Natal?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Natal?
Our booking partner lists 829 places to stay in Natal, bookable on this site.
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.