JOS
Jos
Nigeria
4,728 km
2,938 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,728 km
2,938 mi / 2,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
351°
north

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JOS LHR
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code JOS LHR
ICAO Code DNJO EGLL
City Jos London
Country Nigeria United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/London
Elevation 4,232 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 51.470000, -0.460000

Jos (JOS) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 4,728 kilometers (2,938 miles / 2,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 16:12 in Jos, it's 15:12 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,149 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Yakubu Gowon Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 166° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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