The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 8,950 kilometers (5,561 miles / 4,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:14 in Baltimore, it's 23:14 in Jos. With a 6-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 4,089 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.