CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,956 km
3,079 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
4,956 km
3,079 mi / 2,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT JOS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code CPT JOS
ICAO Code FACT DNJO
City Cape Town Jos
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 151 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.640000, 8.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 4,956 kilometers (3,079 miles / 2,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:30 in Cape Town, it's 15:30 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,081 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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