BNE
Brisbane
Australia
15,784 km
9,808 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
15,784 km
9,808 mi / 8,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE JOS
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code BNE JOS
ICAO Code YBBN DNJO
City Brisbane Jos
Country Australia Nigeria
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Lagos
Elevation 13 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 9.640000, 8.870000

Brisbane (BNE) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 15,784 kilometers (9,808 miles / 8,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 02:23 in Brisbane, it's 17:23 in Jos. With a 9-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 4,219 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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