BOS
Boston
United States
8,458 km
5,256 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
8,458 km
5,256 mi / 4,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
90°
east

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BOS JOS
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code BOS JOS
ICAO Code KBOS DNJO
City Boston Jos
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 19 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 9.640000, 8.870000

Boston (BOS) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 8,458 kilometers (5,256 miles / 4,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in Boston, it's 15:26 in Jos. 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 4,213 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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