JOS
Jos
Nigeria
4,689 km
2,914 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,689 km
2,914 mi / 2,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

JOS LGW
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code JOS LGW
ICAO Code DNJO EGKK
City Jos London
Country Nigeria United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/London
Elevation 4,232 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 51.150000, -0.190000

Jos (JOS) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 4,689 kilometers (2,914 miles / 2,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Jos, it's 21:23 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,030 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Yakubu Gowon Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 167° (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 Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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