FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
4,491 km
2,791 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
4,491 km
2,791 mi / 2,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
179°
south

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FRA JOS
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code FRA JOS
ICAO Code EDDF DNJO
City Frankfurt am Main Jos
Country Germany Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Lagos
Elevation 364 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 9.640000, 8.870000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 4,491 kilometers (2,791 miles / 2,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 Germany 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 15:45 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 15:45 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,868 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 360° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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