Air freight JNB → PEK
O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa → Beijing Capital International Airport, China
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air China Cargo CA | JNB → PEK | 11,709 km | 14h 23m | 14h 23m |
| South African Cargo SA | JNB → PEK | 11,709 km | 14h 23m | 14h 23m |
| Air India Cargo AI | JNB → DEL → PEK | 11,822 km | 15h 6m | 23h 6m |
| Etihad Cargo EY | JNB → AUH → PEK | 12,255 km | 15h 37m | 23h 37m |
| Emirates SkyCargo EK | JNB → DXB → PEK | 12,259 km | 15h 37m | 23h 37m |
| Thai Cargo TG | JNB → BKK → PEK | 12,313 km | 15h 41m | 23h 41m |
| Ethiopian Cargo ET | JNB → ADD → PEK | 12,398 km | 15h 47m | 23h 47m |
| Qatar Airways Cargo QR | JNB → DOH → PEK | 12,406 km | 15h 48m | 23h 48m |
| China Southern Cargo CZ | JNB → CAN → PEK | 12,551 km | 15h 58m | 23h 58m |
| Cathay Cargo CX | JNB → HKG → PEK | 12,667 km | 16h 6m | 24h 6m |
| Vietnam Airlines Cargo VN | JNB → SGN → PEK | 12,802 km | 16h 16m | 24h 16m |
| Saudia Cargo SV | JNB → JED → PEK | 12,884 km | 16h 21m | 24h 21m |
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 PEK?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 14h 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 PEK?
Air China Cargo, South African Cargo, Air India Cargo, Etihad Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo, Thai 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 We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.