DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
3,829 km
2,379 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
3,829 km
2,379 mi / 2,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR JOS
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code DAR JOS
ICAO Code HTDA DNJO
City Dar es Salaam Jos
Country Tanzania Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Lagos
Elevation 182 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 9.640000, 8.870000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 3,829 kilometers (2,379 miles / 2,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:45 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,050 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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