Air freight LHR → JNB
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom → O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa
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 → JNB | 9,075 km | 11h 17m | 11h 17m |
| South African Cargo SA | LHR → JNB | 9,075 km | 11h 17m | 11h 17m |
| Air France Cargo AF | LHR → CDG → JNB | 9,085 km | 11h 53m | 19h 53m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | LHR → ZRH → JNB | 9,206 km | 12h 2m | 20h 2m |
| Cargolux CV | LHR → LUX → JNB | 9,217 km | 12h 3m | 20h 3m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | LHR → FRA → JNB | 9,344 km | 12h 12m | 20h 12m |
| Iberia Cargo IB | LHR → MAD → JNB | 9,350 km | 12h 12m | 20h 12m |
| KLM Cargo KL | LHR → AMS → JNB | 9,387 km | 12h 15m | 20h 15m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | LHR → VIE → JNB | 9,613 km | 12h 31m | 20h 31m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | LHR → LEJ → JNB | 9,645 km | 12h 33m | 20h 33m |
| Turkish Cargo TK | LHR → IST → JNB | 9,983 km | 12h 57m | 20h 57m |
| MNG Airlines MB | LHR → IST → JNB | 9,983 km | 12h 57m | 20h 57m |
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 LHR to JNB?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 11h 17m 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 JNB?
British Airways Cargo, South African Cargo, Air France Cargo, Swiss WorldCargo, Cargolux, Lufthansa Cargo and 14 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 We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.