Air freight LHR → ADD
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom → Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways Cargo BA | LHR → ADD | 5,920 km | 7h 34m | 7h 34m |
| Ethiopian Cargo ET | LHR → ADD | 5,920 km | 7h 34m | 7h 34m |
| Air France Cargo AF | LHR → CDG → ADD | 5,928 km | 8h 10m | 16h 10m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | LHR → ZRH → ADD | 5,928 km | 8h 10m | 16h 10m |
| Cargolux CV | LHR → LUX → ADD | 5,946 km | 8h 12m | 16h 12m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | LHR → FRA → ADD | 6,003 km | 8h 16m | 16h 16m |
| KLM Cargo KL | LHR → AMS → ADD | 6,085 km | 8h 22m | 16h 22m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | LHR → VIE → ADD | 6,100 km | 8h 23m | 16h 23m |
| Saudia Cargo SV | LHR → JED → ADD | 6,161 km | 8h 27m | 16h 27m |
| El Al Cargo LY | LHR → TLV → ADD | 6,182 km | 8h 28m | 16h 28m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | LHR → LEJ → ADD | 6,184 km | 8h 29m | 16h 29m |
| Turkish Cargo TK | LHR → IST → ADD | 6,212 km | 8h 30m | 16h 30m |
6 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 LHR to ADD?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 7h 34m 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 LHR to ADD?
British Airways Cargo, Ethiopian Cargo, Air France Cargo, Swiss WorldCargo, Cargolux, Lufthansa Cargo and 12 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 We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.