Air freight JNB → MEM
O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa → Memphis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx Express FX | JNB → MEM | 14,112 km | 17h 12m | 17h 12m |
| South African Cargo SA | JNB → MEM | 14,112 km | 17h 12m | 17h 12m |
| Delta Cargo DL | JNB → ATL → MEM | 14,116 km | 17h 48m | 25h 48m |
| UPS Airlines 5X | JNB → SDF → MEM | 14,302 km | 18h 2m | 26h 2m |
| Atlas Air 5Y | JNB → CVG → MEM | 14,358 km | 18h 6m | 26h 6m |
| Air Canada Cargo AC | JNB → YYZ → MEM | 14,677 km | 18h 28m | 26h 28m |
| United Cargo UA | JNB → ORD → MEM | 14,811 km | 18h 37m | 26h 37m |
| Iberia Cargo IB | JNB → MAD → MEM | 15,409 km | 19h 20m | 27h 20m |
| American Airlines Cargo AA | JNB → DFW → MEM | 15,419 km | 19h 20m | 27h 20m |
| Air France Cargo AF | JNB → CDG → MEM | 16,055 km | 20h 5m | 28h 5m |
| British Airways Cargo BA | JNB → LHR → MEM | 16,084 km | 20h 7m | 28h 7m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | JNB → ZRH → MEM | 16,209 km | 20h 16m | 28h 16m |
24 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 MEM?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 17h 12m 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 MEM?
FedEx Express, South African Cargo, Delta Cargo, UPS Airlines, Atlas Air, Air Canada Cargo and 30 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 We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.