Air freight JNB → ADD
O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa → Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Cargo ET | JNB → ADD | 4,068 km | 5h 23m | 5h 23m |
| South African Cargo SA | JNB → ADD | 4,068 km | 5h 23m | 5h 23m |
| Saudia Cargo SV | JNB → JED → ADD | 6,859 km | 9h 16m | 17h 16m |
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 JNB to ADD?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 5h 23m 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 JNB to ADD?
Ethiopian Cargo, South African Cargo, Saudia Cargo. 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 We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.