JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
3,499 km
2,174 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
3,499 km
2,174 mi / 1,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JED JOS
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code JED JOS
ICAO Code OEJN DNJO
City Jeddah Jos
Country Saudi Arabia Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Lagos
Elevation 48 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 9.640000, 8.870000

Jeddah (JED) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 3,499 kilometers (2,174 miles / 1,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia 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 13:09 in Jeddah, it's 11:09 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,184 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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