Jos to Gao flights
Gao lies 1,197 km (744 mi) north-west of Jos, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Jos | Gao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Mali |
| Population | 1 million | 133,110 |
| Elevation | 1,186 m (3,891 ft) | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Bamako) |
| Nearest large airport | JOS, 32 km out | GAQ, 5 km out |
Clocks in Gao are 1 h behind Jos right now, so a 2 h 17 min journey lands only 1 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gao
Crossing from Nigeria into Mali: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XOF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +223; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Jos
Jos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,845 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Gao
Gao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gao International Airport (GAQ), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gao International Airport (regional) | GAQ | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,202 ft | 870 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gao from Jos?
1,197 km (744 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Jos.
How long does it take to get from Jos to Gao by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jos and Gao?
Gao is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Bamako against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Jos to Gao flights?
Typically Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ).
What currency do I need in Gao?
The Franc (XOF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.