JOS
Jos
Nigeria
4,712 km
2,928 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
4,712 km
2,928 mi / 2,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JOS MPM
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code JOS MPM
ICAO Code DNJO FQMA
City Jos Maputo
Country Nigeria Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,232 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Jos (JOS) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 4,712 kilometers (2,928 miles / 2,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Jos, it's 10:46 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,087 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Yakubu Gowon Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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