Air freight JNB → CVG
O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa → Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, United States
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Air 5Y | JNB → CVG | 13,710 km | 16h 44m | 16h 44m |
| South African Cargo SA | JNB → CVG | 13,710 km | 16h 44m | 16h 44m |
| UPS Airlines 5X | JNB → SDF → CVG | 13,923 km | 17h 35m | 25h 35m |
| Air Canada Cargo AC | JNB → YYZ → CVG | 14,034 km | 17h 43m | 25h 43m |
| Delta Cargo DL | JNB → ATL → CVG | 14,185 km | 17h 53m | 25h 53m |
| United Cargo UA | JNB → ORD → CVG | 14,444 km | 18h 12m | 26h 12m |
| FedEx Express FX | JNB → MEM → CVG | 14,760 km | 18h 34m | 26h 34m |
| Iberia Cargo IB | JNB → MAD → CVG | 14,774 km | 18h 35m | 26h 35m |
| Air France Cargo AF | JNB → CDG → CVG | 15,407 km | 19h 20m | 27h 20m |
| British Airways Cargo BA | JNB → LHR → CVG | 15,436 km | 19h 22m | 27h 22m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | JNB → ZRH → CVG | 15,560 km | 19h 30m | 27h 30m |
| Cargolux CV | JNB → LUX → CVG | 15,577 km | 19h 32m | 27h 32m |
19 slower options not shown.
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 CVG?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 16h 44m 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 CVG?
Atlas Air, South African Cargo, UPS Airlines, Air Canada Cargo, Delta Cargo, United Cargo and 25 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 We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.