Air freight ZRH → JNB
Zürich Airport, Switzerland → 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | ZRH → JNB | 8,418 km | 10h 30m | 10h 30m |
| South African Cargo SA | ZRH → JNB | 8,418 km | 10h 30m | 10h 30m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | ZRH → VIE → JNB | 8,941 km | 11h 43m | 19h 43m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | ZRH → FRA → JNB | 8,976 km | 11h 46m | 19h 46m |
| Cargolux CV | ZRH → LUX → JNB | 8,999 km | 11h 47m | 19h 47m |
| Ethiopian Cargo ET | ZRH → ADD → JNB | 9,208 km | 12h 2m | 20h 2m |
| Air France Cargo AF | ZRH → CDG → JNB | 9,213 km | 12h 2m | 20h 2m |
| Turkish Cargo TK | ZRH → IST → JNB | 9,235 km | 12h 4m | 20h 4m |
| MNG Airlines MB | ZRH → IST → JNB | 9,235 km | 12h 4m | 20h 4m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | ZRH → LEJ → JNB | 9,281 km | 12h 7m | 20h 7m |
| El Al Cargo LY | ZRH → TLV → JNB | 9,313 km | 12h 9m | 20h 9m |
| Iberia Cargo IB | ZRH → MAD → JNB | 9,345 km | 12h 12m | 20h 12m |
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 ZRH to JNB?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 10h 30m 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 ZRH to JNB?
Swiss WorldCargo, South African Cargo, Austrian Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, Cargolux, Ethiopian 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 We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.