JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,495 km
2,793 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
4,495 km
2,793 mi / 2,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB JOS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code JNB JOS
ICAO Code FAOR DNJO
City Johannesburg Jos
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 9.640000, 8.870000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 4,495 kilometers (2,793 miles / 2,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 South Africa with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Johannesburg, it's 11:12 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,326 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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