Natal to Recife flights
Recife lies 254 km (158 mi) south of Natal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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.
| Natal | Recife | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 896,708 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Nearest large airport | NAT, 18 km out | REC, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 59000-000 | 50000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Recife
Recife is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Recife
Our booking partner lists 927 places to stay in Recife. Of the 503 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (256), and 11 are five-star. Across 164 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 223,259 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Recife from Natal?
254 km (158 mi) in a straight line, south of Natal.
How long does it take to get from Natal to Recife by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Natal and Recife?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Natal to Recife flights?
Typically Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Where can I stay in Recife?
Our booking partner lists 927 places to stay in Recife, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.