Flight Time from Natal to Recife
The flight from Natal to Recife covers about 158 mi and takes roughly 47 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
47 min
Nonstop flight
158 mi
Straight-line
205 mi
By road
47 min
Flight time
Natal and Recife are about 158 mi (254 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 205 mi (330 km), a drive of about 3 hr 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 47 min.
| Straight-line distance | 158 mi / 254 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 205 mi / 330 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 47 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $26 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -6.924, -35.046 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Natal to Recife is about 158 mi (254 km) in a straight line, and roughly 205 mi (330 km) by road.