Air China Air Cargo Tracking
Track your Air China air cargo in real time. Paste your Air Waybill (AWB) number below, no login needed, for live status, flight legs and a predicted ETA.
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Air China
IATA: CAFlag carrier of China and a Star Alliance member, with cargo run by Beijing-based Air China Cargo on freighters and belly capacity.
Air China is the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, formed in 1988 when the former CAAC monopoly was split into separate airlines. Based in Beijing and part of the state-owned Air China Group, it joined Star Alliance in December 2007 and operates a passenger fleet of roughly 530 aircraft. Its main hub is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), with secondary operations at Chengdu and Shanghai. Air freight moves through two channels: the belly holds of its widebody passenger jets and the dedicated freighters of its cargo subsidiary, Air China Cargo.
Air China at a glance
- Cargo division
- Air China Cargo
- Headquarters
- Beijing, China
- Founded
- 1988
- IATA / ICAO code
- CA / CAO
- Cargo fleet
- ~23 dedicated freighters (about 12 Boeing 777F, 8 Airbus A330-200/P2F, 3 Boeing 747-400F), with 10 Airbus A350F on order, plus belly cargo across Air China's passenger fleet of roughly 530 aircraft
- Cargo hubs
- Beijing Capital (PEK), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)
- Parent group
- Air China Group (China National Aviation Holding)
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- Main cargo routes
- China to North America, Europe, and intra-Asia trunk lanes
- Official website
- www.airchina.com.cn
About Air China
Air China is the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, formed in 1988 when the former CAAC monopoly was split into separate airlines. Based in Beijing and part of the state-owned Air China Group, it joined Star Alliance in December 2007 and operates a passenger fleet of roughly 530 aircraft. Its main hub is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), with secondary operations at Chengdu and Shanghai. Air freight moves through two channels: the belly holds of its widebody passenger jets and the dedicated freighters of its cargo subsidiary, Air China Cargo.
Air China Cargo, established in 2003, is the group's all-cargo arm and one of China's largest scheduled freight operators. Ownership was restructured so that Air China holds 51 percent and Cathay Pacific 49 percent, and the unit completed a Shenzhen Stock Exchange listing in December 2024, the mainland's largest IPO of that year. It flies to roughly two dozen international routes across North America, Europe, and Asia, and markets itself under the Air China Cargo brand with the ICAO code CAO and callsign Air China Freight.
The freighter fleet centres on about 12 Boeing 777F long-haul aircraft, supported by 8 Airbus A330-200 converted freighters (P2F) for regional and medium-haul lanes and 3 remaining Boeing 747-400F. Ten Airbus A350F are on order for delivery from 2029. The main cargo hub is Beijing Capital (PEK), with Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) as key gateways. Typical cargo includes cross-border e-commerce, electronics, machinery components, and time-sensitive shipments on the China to US and China to Europe corridors.
Global Air Cargo Tracking
Track your Air China air freight instantly on Panvaya. We provide seamless air cargo tracking and visibility. You can easily search by AWB number (Air Waybill) to get real-time status updates on your shipments. Monitor your cargo on our interactive map and receive alert exceptions for any transit delays.
Air China air cargo tracking FAQ
What is Air China's cargo brand and ICAO code?
Freight is handled by Air China Cargo, the group's all-cargo subsidiary. It uses the ICAO code CAO and the callsign Air China Freight, while the passenger mainline shares the IATA code CA.
Where is Air China Cargo based and what does it fly?
It is based in Beijing and hubs at Beijing Capital (PEK), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), and Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN). Its freighter fleet is led by Boeing 777F aircraft, alongside Airbus A330-200 converted freighters and a few Boeing 747-400F, with Airbus A350F freighters on order.
Who owns Air China Cargo?
Air China holds 51 percent and Cathay Pacific 49 percent, with Air China itself part of the state-owned Air China Group. The cargo unit listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in December 2024.
How do I track a Air China shipment?
Enter your Air China Air Waybill (AWB) or Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number into Panvaya's tracker. You'll get the live flight route, milestone events, and a predictive ETA in real time, with no Air China account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Air China's IATA code?
Air China's IATA code is CA. It identifies Air China on bills of lading and shipping documents. On Panvaya you don't need to enter it. Just paste your AWB or MAWB number and we detect the carrier automatically.
Can I track Air China air cargo by AWB number?
Yes. Panvaya tracks Air China air cargo by Air Waybill (AWB) and Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number, returning live status, flight legs, and a predictive ETA.
Is Air China air cargo tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Air China shipments for free, with no login for a quick lookup. Sign in to unlock the full journey: detailed milestones, predictive ETAs, transhipment legs, and exception alerts.
Why isn't my Air China air cargo updating?
Air China tracking reflects what the carrier and flight feeds have reported, so there is often a lag between a real-world move and the update. Panvaya refreshes on a regular cycle; a shipment that looks stuck usually just means the next milestone (such as uplift or arrival) hasn't been filed yet.
How accurate is the ETA for Air China shipments?
Panvaya combines Air China's schedule with live flight position and historical performance to predict arrival, and refines the ETA as the journey progresses and conditions change. It is a continuously updated estimate, not a guarantee.