AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,759 km
2,957 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
4,759 km
2,957 mi / 2,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
174°
south

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AMS JOS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code AMS JOS
ICAO Code EHAM DNJO
City Amsterdam Jos
Country Netherlands Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Lagos
Elevation -11 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 9.640000, 8.870000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 4,759 kilometers (2,957 miles / 2,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:01 in Amsterdam, it's 16:01 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,243 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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