ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,201 km
8,824 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
14,201 km
8,824 mi / 7,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL JOS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code ADL JOS
ICAO Code YPAD DNJO
City Adelaide Jos
Country Australia Nigeria
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Lagos
Elevation 20 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 9.640000, 8.870000

Adelaide (ADL) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 14,201 kilometers (8,824 miles / 7,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Australia with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Adelaide, it's 14:45 in Jos. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,212 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.