JOS
Jos
Nigeria
4,762 km
2,959 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,762 km
2,959 mi / 2,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
352°
north

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JOS STN
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code JOS STN
ICAO Code DNJO EGSS
City Jos London
Country Nigeria United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/London
Elevation 4,232 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 51.880000, 0.240000

Jos (JOS) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 4,762 kilometers (2,959 miles / 2,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 15:55 in Jos, it's 14:55 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,884 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Yakubu Gowon Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 167° (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 Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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