JOS
Jos
Nigeria
11,981 km
7,445 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,981 km
7,445 mi / 6,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JOS YVR
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code JOS YVR
ICAO Code DNJO CYVR
City Jos Richmond
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,232 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 49.190000, -123.180000

Jos (JOS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,981 kilometers (7,445 miles / 6,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:30 in Jos, it's 05:30 in Richmond. With a 9-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 4,218 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Yakubu Gowon Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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