Santa Cruz do Capibaribe to Natal flights
Natal lies 264 km (164 mi) north-east of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, 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.
| Santa Cruz do Capibaribe | Natal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 104,854 | 896,708 |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
| Nearest large airport | CPV, 84 km out | NAT, 18 km out |
| Postal codes | 55190-000 | 59000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Santa Cruz do Capibaribe
Santa Cruz do Capibaribe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Presidente João Suassuna Airport (CPV), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,135 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 |
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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 Santa Cruz do Capibaribe?
264 km (164 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz do Capibaribe to Natal 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 Santa Cruz do Capibaribe and Natal?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz do Capibaribe to Natal flights?
Typically Presidente João Suassuna Airport (CPV) to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT).
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.