AWB prefix 781 identifies China Eastern Airlines Cargo. A standard IATA air waybill is 11 digits: a 3-digit prefix, a 7-digit serial and a 1-digit modulo-7 check digit, written as 781-XXXXXXXX.
Enter the 8-digit serial (the block after the prefix) to open the official China Eastern Airlines Cargo tracking page. See also China Eastern Airlines Cargo AWB tracking and the AWB prefix lookup.
What does AWB prefix 781 mean?
AWB prefix 781 identifies China Eastern Airlines Cargo. A standard IATA air waybill is 11 digits: a 3-digit prefix, a 7-digit serial and a 1-digit modulo-7 check digit, written as 781-XXXXXXXX. Tracking is performed on the carrier’s official portal — this site identifies the prefix and routes you there.
| Headquarters | Shanghai, China |
|---|---|
| Airline Alliance | SkyTeam |
| AWB Format & Mod-7 | 11 digits: prefix 781 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit |
| Tracking Engine | China Eastern Cargo Portal |
| Primary Hubs | Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) |
How to Track Your Shipment
Locate 8-Digit Serial
Confirm the number starts with 781. Then use the 8-digit block after the prefix (7-digit serial + check digit).
Verify Airline Prefix
Prefix 781 maps to China Eastern Airlines Cargo. Open the carrier tracking page if you already know the airline.
Click Track
Instantly view live status directly on the official tracking portal.
FAQ
- What airline uses AWB prefix 781?
- 781 is the IATA air waybill prefix for China Eastern Airlines Cargo.
- How do I track a 781 AWB?
- Enter the 8-digit serial above, or use China Eastern Airlines Cargo AWB tracking. We open the official carrier portal with the number filled in.
- What is the standard format?
- 11 digits: prefix 781 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit. The check digit is the unweighted modulo-7 of the 7-digit serial, per IATA.