GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,078 km
2,534 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
4,078 km
2,534 mi / 2,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

GVA JOS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code GVA JOS
ICAO Code LSGG DNJO
City Geneva Jos
Country Switzerland Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,411 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 9.640000, 8.870000

Geneva (GVA) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 4,078 kilometers (2,534 miles / 2,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 Switzerland 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 11:22 in Geneva, it's 11:22 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,821 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 357° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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