IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,023 km
2,500 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
4,023 km
2,500 mi / 2,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IST JOS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code IST JOS
ICAO Code LTFM DNJO
City Istanbul Jos
Country Turkey Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Lagos
Elevation 325 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 9.640000, 8.870000

Istanbul (IST) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 4,023 kilometers (2,500 miles / 2,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Turkey with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:50 in Istanbul, it's 19:50 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,907 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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