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China Airlines Cargo Tracking
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About China
China Airlines Cargo, the freight division of China Airlines Ltd., is one of Asia’s largest cargo airlines. Based in Taipei, Taiwan, its fleet includes Boeing 747-400F freighters alongside extensive belly cargo capacity on passenger aircraft. The airline operates from Taoyuan International Airport, serving routes across Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. Specialising in electronics, perishables, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and express shipments, China Airlines Cargo plays a key role in connecting Asian exporters to global markets. TrackCargo supports AWBs beginning with the IATA prefix 297, integrating ADS-B flight data and Cargo-IMP feeds to refresh milestones every 2 minutes and consolidate updates into a single shipment timeline.
How to Track Your Shipment
Follow these simple steps to get real-time updates
- Enter the 11-digit airway bill beginning with
297-(hyphen optional, e.g.297-12345678or29712345678). - Press Track air shipment — flight and milestone feeds refresh about every 2 minutes when live.
Carrier Quick Facts
Essential information about China
- AWB prefix – 297 (IATA)
- Fleet – Boeing 747-400 freighters + passenger aircraft belly cargo
- Hub – Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)
- Network – Asia, North America, Europe, Oceania
- Specialties – Electronics, perishables, pharma, e-commerce, express
- Country – Chinese Taipei
- Live status – active
- Free plan – Track up to 30 live shipments across any carrier
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common tracking questions
Which AWB prefix does China Airlines Cargo use?
TrackCargo recognises the IATA AWB prefix 297. Enter the full 11-digit AWB with or without the hyphen (e.g.
297-12345678 or 29712345678).Does China Airlines operate freighters?
Yes. China Airlines Cargo operates a fleet of Boeing 747 freighters in addition to belly cargo capacity on its passenger fleet.
Where is China Airlines Cargo based?
China Airlines Cargo is based in Taipei, with its hub at Taoyuan International Airport.
What types of shipments does China Airlines Cargo handle?
The airline specialises in electronics, perishables, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and express shipments.
How often are China Airlines Cargo flight positions updated?
TrackCargo refreshes China Airlines Cargo flight positions every 2 minutes when ADS-B and flight data are available.
Is China Airlines Cargo included in the Free plan?
Yes — the Free plan lets you track up to 30 live shipments for China Airlines and any other carrier.
Is there an API for China Airlines Cargo tracking?
Yes. TrackCargo REST API lets you POST an AWB, fetch JSON milestones, and subscribe to webhook updates — ideal for ERP/TMS integration.
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