Air freight JED → JNB
King Abdulaziz International Airport, Saudi Arabia → O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudia Cargo SV | JED → JNB | 5,446 km | 7h | 7h |
| South African Cargo SA | JED → JNB | 5,446 km | 7h | 7h |
| Ethiopian Cargo ET | JED → ADD → JNB | 5,481 km | 7h 39m | 15h 39m |
| Qatar Airways Cargo QR | JED → DOH → JNB | 7,574 km | 10h 7m | 18h 7m |
| Royal Jordanian Cargo RJ | JED → AMM → JNB | 7,646 km | 10h 12m | 18h 12m |
| El Al Cargo LY | JED → TLV → JNB | 7,728 km | 10h 18m | 18h 18m |
| Etihad Cargo EY | JED → AUH → JNB | 7,912 km | 10h 30m | 18h 30m |
| Emirates SkyCargo EK | JED → DXB → JNB | 8,112 km | 10h 45m | 18h 45m |
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from JED to JNB?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 7h flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from JED to JNB?
Saudia Cargo, South African Cargo, Ethiopian Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Royal Jordanian Cargo, El Al Cargo and 2 more in our registry. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.