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Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT)
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is an international airport serving Natal (Rio Grande do Norte), Brazil. Its IATA code is NAT and its ICAO code is SBSG. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- NAT
- ICAO code
- SBSG
- City
- Natal
- Region / province
- Rio Grande do Norte
- Country / territory
- Brazil
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 5.7698° S, 35.3666° W
- Elevation
- 83 m (273 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Recife (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
15,884 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,497 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
15,801 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ATIS | 127.600 MHz |
| ILS | 109.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Natal through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Brazil
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 160 km |
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 267 km |
| Pinto Martins International Airport | FOR | 415 km |
| Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport | MCZ | 419 km |
| Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport | PHB | 775 km |
| Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport | SSA | 857 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?
The IATA code of Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is NAT and its ICAO code is SBSG. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport located?
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, at coordinates 5.7698° S, 35.3666° W and an elevation of 83 m (273 ft).
How far is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,801 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,497 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 15,884 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 20 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?
The longest runway at Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.