ATH
Athens
Greece
3,489 km
2,168 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
3,489 km
2,168 mi / 1,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ATH JOS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code ATH JOS
ICAO Code LGAV DNJO
City Athens Jos
Country Greece Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Lagos
Elevation 308 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 9.640000, 8.870000

Athens (ATH) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 3,489 kilometers (2,168 miles / 1,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece 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 15:39 in Athens, it's 14:39 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,924 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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