HAM
Hamburg
Germany
4,892 km
3,040 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
4,892 km
3,040 mi / 2,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

HAM JOS
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code HAM JOS
ICAO Code EDDH DNJO
City Hamburg Jos
Country Germany Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Lagos
Elevation 53 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 9.640000, 8.870000

Hamburg (HAM) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 4,892 kilometers (3,040 miles / 2,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 00:52 in Hamburg, it's 00:52 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,179 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 1° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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