Air Freight from China
When speed decides the deal. Fast, reliable air freight from China to any destination, built for urgent, high-value and time-sensitive cargo.
- Best for Urgent or high-value cargo
- Pricing basis Chargeable weight (kg)
- Typical transit time 3–7 days door to door
What is air freight?
Air freight moves your cargo by air instead of sea, cutting transit time from weeks to days. It's priced by chargeable weight — the greater of actual weight or volumetric (dimensional) weight — rather than by container space.
Air freight is the fastest way to move cargo out of China, making it the default choice whenever a delay would cost more than the extra freight charge — restocking Amazon FBA inventory before a stockout, meeting a customer deadline, or moving high-value goods with minimal handling.
Why choose air freight
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Speed
Door-to-door in days, not weeks — the fastest way to move cargo out of China.
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Predictable schedules
Flights run on fixed schedules, making planning around cutoffs and arrivals far more reliable than ocean routing.
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Lower handling risk
Less time in transit and fewer touchpoints reduce the risk of damage, loss or spoilage.
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Better for high-value cargo
Air freight's speed and tighter security make it well suited to valuable or sensitive goods.
How air freight works
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Cargo picked up from your supplier in China
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Cargo built up and screened at origin airport
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Airway bill & export documentation prepared
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Flight to destination airport
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Customs clearance at destination
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Final delivery to your address
Is air freight right for you?
Choose air freight if
- Speed matters more than cost per kg
- You're restocking fast-moving inventory, like Amazon FBA
- Your cargo is high-value, urgent or time-sensitive
- Your shipment is relatively light or compact for its value
Consider sea freight instead if
- Cost per unit matters more than speed
- Your cargo is heavy or bulky relative to its value
- You can plan shipments 3–6 weeks ahead
Air freight questions
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How is air freight priced?
Air freight is priced by chargeable weight — the greater of your cargo's actual weight and its volumetric (dimensional) weight — so light but bulky cargo can cost more than its actual weight suggests.
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How fast is air freight from China?
Door-to-door transit is typically 3 to 7 days, depending on the destination, customs processing and flight availability.
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Can I combine air freight with sea freight?
Yes. Many customers use air freight for urgent restocking and sea freight (FCL or LCL) for regular, planned volumes — we can help you split shipments based on urgency and cost.
Need it there fast?
Get an air freight quote and keep your supply chain moving.