Air freight ORD → JNB
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, United States → 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Cargo UA | ORD → JNB | 14,019 km | 17h 6m | 17h 6m |
| South African Cargo SA | ORD → JNB | 14,019 km | 17h 6m | 17h 6m |
| Air Canada Cargo AC | ORD → YYZ → JNB | 14,070 km | 17h 45m | 25h 45m |
| Atlas Air 5Y | ORD → CVG → JNB | 14,135 km | 17h 50m | 25h 50m |
| UPS Airlines 5X | ORD → SDF → JNB | 14,250 km | 17h 58m | 25h 58m |
| Delta Cargo DL | ORD → ATL → JNB | 14,559 km | 18h 20m | 26h 20m |
| Iberia Cargo IB | ORD → MAD → JNB | 14,850 km | 18h 40m | 26h 40m |
| FedEx Express FX | ORD → MEM → JNB | 14,904 km | 18h 44m | 26h 44m |
| Air France Cargo AF | ORD → CDG → JNB | 15,402 km | 19h 19m | 27h 19m |
| British Airways Cargo BA | ORD → LHR → JNB | 15,419 km | 19h 20m | 27h 20m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | ORD → ZRH → JNB | 15,549 km | 19h 30m | 27h 30m |
| Cargolux CV | ORD → LUX → JNB | 15,557 km | 19h 30m | 27h 30m |
32 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 ORD to JNB?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 17h 6m 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 ORD to JNB?
United Cargo, South African Cargo, Air Canada Cargo, Atlas Air, UPS Airlines, Delta Cargo and 38 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 We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.