Track China Airlines Air Waybill (297)
AWB prefix 297 is filled in — just type the 8-digit serial.
China Airlines air waybills use IATA carrier prefix 297. The prefix is already filled in on this page, so you only need the 8-digit serial number — the part after the dash on your airway bill. Enter it below and we open the official China Airlines cargo tracking page in a new tab. We never store your AWB.
About China Airlines Cargo Air Waybills (Prefix 297)
China Airlines (IATA carrier prefix 297) handles cargo logistics worldwide. When shipping freight with China Airlines, your cargo is tracked using an 11-digit Air Waybill formatted as 297-XXXXXXXX. For complete prefix details and check-digit rules, see the 297 AWB prefix guide.
| Headquarters | Taoyuan, Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Airline Alliance | SkyTeam |
| AWB Format & Mod-7 | 297 followed by 8-digit sequence (e.g. 297-12345678) |
| Tracking Engine | China Airlines Cargo |
| Primary Hubs | Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) |
How to Track Your Shipment
Locate 8-Digit Serial
Find the 8-digit serial number on your cargo receipt or booking document.
Verify Airline Prefix
Ensure the 3-digit prefix matches this carrier's IATA code.
Click Track
Instantly view live status directly on the official tracking portal.
FAQ
- How do I track a China Airlines air waybill?
- The prefix 297 is already filled in. Type the 8-digit serial (the part after the dash on your airway bill) and click Track. We combine them into the full AWB and open China Airlines's official tracker.
- What does a China Airlines AWB number look like?
- A standard China Airlines air waybill is 11 digits: the carrier prefix 297 followed by an 8-digit serial, usually written 297-12345678. You'll find it on the paper airway bill, your forwarder's booking confirmation, or the carrier's receipt.
- My China Airlines shipment shows no results — what should I do?
- Tracking data can take a few hours to appear after the shipment is accepted. Double-check that the serial is exactly 8 digits and that the prefix is 297. If it still fails after 24 hours, contact your freight forwarder or China Airlines directly.
- Is this tracking tool free?
- Yes — airwaybilltracker.com is completely free. We don't store your AWB; clicking Track opens China Airlines's own tracking page with your number pre-filled.