Air freight JNB → DXB
O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa → Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkyCargo EK | JNB → DXB | 6,413 km | 8h 9m | 8h 9m |
| South African Cargo SA | JNB → DXB | 6,413 km | 8h 9m | 8h 9m |
| Etihad Cargo EY | JNB → AUH → DXB | 6,415 km | 8h 45m | 16h 45m |
| Ethiopian Cargo ET | JNB → ADD → DXB | 6,587 km | 8h 57m | 16h 57m |
| Qatar Airways Cargo QR | JNB → DOH → DXB | 6,621 km | 8h 59m | 16h 59m |
| Saudia Cargo SV | JNB → JED → DXB | 7,145 km | 9h 36m | 17h 36m |
| Royal Jordanian Cargo RJ | JNB → AMM → DXB | 8,508 km | 11h 13m | 19h 13m |
| El Al Cargo LY | JNB → TLV → DXB | 8,636 km | 11h 22m | 19h 22m |
| Air India Cargo AI | JNB → DEL → DXB | 10,193 km | 13h 12m | 21h 12m |
| Turkish Cargo TK | JNB → IST → DXB | 10,526 km | 13h 35m | 21h 35m |
| MNG Airlines MB | JNB → IST → DXB | 10,526 km | 13h 35m | 21h 35m |
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 DXB?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 8h 9m 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 DXB?
Emirates SkyCargo, South African Cargo, Etihad Cargo, Ethiopian Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Saudia Cargo and 5 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 We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.