Air freight JNB → IST
O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa → İstanbul Airport, Turkey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Cargo TK | JNB → IST | 7,496 km | 9h 25m | 9h 25m |
| MNG Airlines MB | JNB → IST | 7,496 km | 9h 25m | 9h 25m |
| South African Cargo SA | JNB → IST | 7,496 km | 9h 25m | 9h 25m |
| El Al Cargo LY | JNB → TLV → IST | 7,670 km | 10h 13m | 18h 13m |
| Royal Jordanian Cargo RJ | JNB → AMM → IST | 7,730 km | 10h 18m | 18h 18m |
| Ethiopian Cargo ET | JNB → ADD → IST | 7,793 km | 10h 22m | 18h 22m |
| Saudia Cargo SV | JNB → JED → IST | 7,834 km | 10h 25m | 18h 25m |
| Qatar Airways Cargo QR | JNB → DOH → IST | 9,000 km | 11h 47m | 19h 47m |
| Etihad Cargo EY | JNB → AUH → IST | 9,339 km | 12h 11m | 20h 11m |
| Emirates SkyCargo EK | JNB → DXB → IST | 9,443 km | 12h 19m | 20h 19m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | JNB → VIE → IST | 9,561 km | 12h 27m | 20h 27m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | JNB → ZRH → IST | 10,157 km | 13h 9m | 21h 9m |
8 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 IST?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 9h 25m 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 IST?
Turkish Cargo, MNG Airlines, South African Cargo, El Al Cargo, Royal Jordanian Cargo, Ethiopian Cargo and 14 more in our registry. 3 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 We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.