Distance From Yakubu Gowon Airport to Kagoshima Airport, JOS - KOJ Distance

The distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) is 7651 miles or 12312 kilometers or 6644 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Jos ( Nigeria ) to Kagoshima ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jos and Kagoshima takes around 17 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, Nigeria to Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima, Japan is 17 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JOS - KOJ

Kilometers		12312 km
Statute Miles		7651 miles
Nautical Miles		6644 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 35 minutes

Yakubu Gowon Airport to Kagoshima Airport Flight Route Map - JOS to KOJ Flight Path

Location of Yakubu Gowon Airport & Kagoshima Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Jos to Kagoshima nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Jos, Nigeria and Kagoshima, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Jos, Nigeria and Kagoshima, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JOS - KOJ

Time difference between Jos (Nigeria) and Kagoshima (Japan) is 8 Hours.
Kagoshima time is 8 Hours ahead of Jos.

Location	Local Time
Jos (Nigeria)	2026-03-17, 23:30:35 WAT
Kagoshima (Japan)	2026-03-18, 07:30:35 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS / DNJO) Jos, Nigeria

Destination

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ / RJFK) Kagoshima, Japan