JOS
Jos
Nigeria
5,459 km
3,392 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
5,459 km
3,392 mi / 2,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JOS MCT
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code JOS MCT
ICAO Code DNJO OOMS
City Jos Muscat
Country Nigeria Oman
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Muscat
Elevation 4,232 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 23.590000, 58.280000

Jos (JOS) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 5,459 kilometers (3,392 miles / 2,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:43 in Jos, it's 18:43 in Muscat. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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