AWB prefix 784 identifies China Southern. 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 784-XXXXXXXX.
Enter the 8-digit serial (the block after the prefix) to open the official China Southern tracking page. See also China Southern AWB tracking and the AWB prefix lookup.
What does AWB prefix 784 mean?
AWB prefix 784 identifies China Southern. 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 784-XXXXXXXX. Tracking is performed on the carrier’s official portal — this site identifies the prefix and routes you there.
| Headquarters | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China |
|---|---|
| Airline Alliance | Independent / not listed |
| AWB Format & Mod-7 | 11 digits: prefix 784 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit |
| Tracking Engine | China Southern Cargo Portal |
| Primary Hubs | Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), Shenzhen Baoan (SZX) |
How to Track Your Shipment
Locate 8-Digit Serial
Confirm the number starts with 784. Then use the 8-digit block after the prefix (7-digit serial + check digit).
Verify Airline Prefix
Prefix 784 maps to China Southern. 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 784?
- 784 is the IATA air waybill prefix for China Southern.
- How do I track a 784 AWB?
- Enter the 8-digit serial above, or use China Southern AWB tracking. We open the official carrier portal with the number filled in.
- What is the standard format?
- 11 digits: prefix 784 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit. The check digit is the unweighted modulo-7 of the 7-digit serial, per IATA.