NAT
Natal
Brazil
10,157 km
6,311 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,157 km
6,311 mi / 5,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Recife
Heading
308°
northwest

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NAT SFO
Airport Name Augusto Severo Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NAT SFO
ICAO Code SBNT KSFO
City Natal San Francisco
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Recife America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 169 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -5.910000, -35.250000 37.620000, -122.380000

Natal (NAT) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) in Natal, Brazil to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,157 kilometers (6,311 miles / 5,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:44 in Natal, it's 21:44 in San Francisco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Natal (NAT) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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