Germany
South AfricaFrankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route.
9,124 km by air, about 12 h 12 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Frankfurt (FRA) and Johannesburg (JNB)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Frankfurt (FRA)AirJohannesburg (JNB)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 9,124 km (5,670 mi) |
| Straight line | 8,690 km |
| Flight time | 12 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Frankfurt Main Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is 9,124 km (4,927 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 8,690 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 12 h 12 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for FRA to JNB this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Frankfurt to Johannesburg saves money. The shipment crosses from Germany into South Africa, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Frankfurt (FRA) in this directory, Johannesburg (JNB) is the 44th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Frankfurt: Seoul (8,972 km), Houston (8,822 km) and Dallas (8,671 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
9,124 km along the flight path (8,690 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
About 12 h 12 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Johannesburg (JNB) to Frankfurt (FRA) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.