The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Rio de Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, GIG) and Natal (Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport, NAT) is 2,075 km (1,120 nautical miles). The initial heading is 025°. In a Airbus A320neo, the flight takes about 2h 53min.
| Aircraft | Cruise | Block time | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300 | 453 kt | 2h 53min | 1,893 kg |
| Embraer E195-E2 | 470 kt | 2h 48min | 5,503 kg |
| Airbus A320neo | 455 kt | 2h 53min | 8,710 kg |
| Boeing 737-800 | 453 kt | 2h 53min | 9,464 kg |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 490 kt | 2h 42min | 24,172 kg |
Cruise estimates, no wind. Not for real operational planning.
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Natal is 2,075 km, equivalent to 1,120 nautical miles.
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Natal takes about 2h 53min in a Airbus A320neo, already including taxi, climb and descent time.
The initial heading from Rio de Janeiro to Natal is 025° (true bearing), measured at the departure point of the great-circle route.