CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,263 km
2,028 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
3,263 km
2,028 mi / 1,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI JOS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code CAI JOS
ICAO Code HECA DNJO
City Cairo Jos
Country Egypt Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 382 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 9.640000, 8.870000

Cairo (CAI) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 3,263 kilometers (2,028 miles / 1,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Egypt with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:44 in Cairo, it's 14:44 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,850 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 43° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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