Distance From Yakubu Gowon Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, JOS - MSP Distance

The distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 6330 miles or 10187 kilometers or 5497 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 Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jos and Minneapolis takes around 14 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, Nigeria to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 14 hours 33 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 - MSP

Kilometers		10187 km
Statute Miles		6330 miles
Nautical Miles		5497 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 33 minutes

Yakubu Gowon Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - JOS to MSP Flight Path

Location of Yakubu Gowon Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Jos to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Jos, Nigeria and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JOS - MSP

Time difference between Jos (Nigeria) and Minneapolis (United States) is 6 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 6 Hours behind Jos.

Location	Local Time
Jos (Nigeria)	2026-05-01, 11:17:24 WAT
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-05-01, 05:17:24 CDT

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

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States