IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,333 km
5,178 miles
NAT
Natal
Brazil
Distance
8,333 km
5,178 mi / 4,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IST NAT
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Augusto Severo Airport
IATA Code IST NAT
ICAO Code LTFM SBNT
City Istanbul Natal
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Recife
Elevation 325 ft 169 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -5.910000, -35.250000

Istanbul (IST) to Natal (NAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) in Natal, Brazil is 8,333 kilometers (5,178 miles / 4,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:14 in Istanbul, it's 05:14 in Natal. With a 6-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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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