JOS
Jos
Nigeria
18,486 km
11,487 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
18,486 km
11,487 mi / 9,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
127°
southeast

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JOS NAN
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code JOS NAN
ICAO Code DNJO NFFN
City Jos Nadi
Country Nigeria Fiji
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,232 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Jos (JOS) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 18,486 kilometers (11,487 miles / 9,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:57 in Jos, it's 23:57 in Nadi. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,173 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Yakubu Gowon Airport.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). 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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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