JOS
Jos
Nigeria
9,149 km
5,685 miles
YYZ
Mississauga
Canada
Distance
9,149 km
5,685 mi / 4,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
313°
northwest

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JOS YYZ
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport
IATA Code JOS YYZ
ICAO Code DNJO CYYZ
City Jos Mississauga
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Toronto
Elevation 4,232 ft 569 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 43.680000, -79.630000

Jos (JOS) to Mississauga (YYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 9,149 kilometers (5,685 miles / 4,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 22:02 in Jos, it's 16:02 in Mississauga. With a 6-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 3,663 feet between the two airports. Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport sits lower than Yakubu Gowon Airport.

The return flight from Mississauga (YYZ) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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