JOS
Jos
Nigeria
12,181 km
7,569 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
12,181 km
7,569 mi / 6,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JOS PER
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code JOS PER
ICAO Code DNJO YPPH
City Jos Perth
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Perth
Elevation 4,232 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Jos (JOS) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 12,181 kilometers (7,569 miles / 6,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Australia. 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 13:28 in Jos, it's 20:28 in Perth. With a 7-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 4,165 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Yakubu Gowon Airport.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 269° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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