AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,314 km
8,894 miles
NAT
Natal
Brazil
Distance
14,314 km
8,894 mi / 7,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL NAT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Augusto Severo Airport
IATA Code AKL NAT
ICAO Code NZAA SBNT
City Auckland Natal
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Recife
Elevation 23 ft 169 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -5.910000, -35.250000

Auckland (AKL) to Natal (NAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) in Natal, Brazil is 14,314 kilometers (8,894 miles / 7,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:50 in Auckland, it's 12:50 in Natal. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Natal (NAT) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 211° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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