Mumbai to Jos flights
Jos lies 6,929 km (4,306 mi) west of Mumbai, -4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 38 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.
| Mumbai | Jos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nigeria |
| Population | 12.7 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 1,186 m (3,891 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | BOM, 2 km out | JOS, 32 km out |
Clocks in Jos are 4 h 30 min behind Mumbai right now, so a 9 h 38 min journey lands only 5 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jos
Crossing from India into Nigeria: money changes from the Rupee to the Naira (NGN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mumbai
Mumbai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 11,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI, 22 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakubu Gowon Airport (regional) | JOS | 32 km (20 mi) | 9,845 ft | 4,232 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 6,929 km (4,306 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Jos
Our booking partner lists 39 places to stay in Jos. Of the 37 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 11 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jos from Mumbai?
6,929 km (4,306 mi) in a straight line, west of Mumbai.
How long does it take to get from Mumbai to Jos by air?
About 9 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mumbai and Jos?
Jos is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Mumbai to Jos flights?
Typically Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).
What currency do I need in Jos?
The Naira (NGN).
Where can I stay in Jos?
Our booking partner lists 39 places to stay in Jos, bookable on this site.
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.