How do I track an AWB number starting with 784?

Enter your full 11-digit AWB number (784-XXXXXXXX) in the tracker at the top of this page. TraceAWB will instantly open China Southern's official cargo tracking page with your shipment pre-loaded.

What if my AWB prefix doesn't match any airline?

If your AWB prefix does not match a known airline, it may be a House AWB (HAWB) issued by a freight forwarder rather than the actual airline. For tracking on the airline's official portal, you need the Master AWB (MAWB), which your freight forwarder can provide.

Prefix Decoded

What is AWB Prefix 784?

Q: What airline has AWB prefix 784?

AWB prefix 784 belongs to China Southern (IATA code CZ), based in China (People's Republic of). All air waybills issued by China Southern start with 784-XXXXXXXX.

Q: How many digits is an IATA AWB prefix?

An IATA AWB prefix is always exactly 3 digits (000–999). It is the first part of an 11-digit air waybill number in the format XXX-XXXXXXXX. Prefix 784 belongs to China Southern.

Q: Is 784 the only AWB prefix for China Southern?

Yes, 784 is the IATA-assigned AWB prefix exclusively for China Southern. Each IATA member airline has a unique 3-digit prefix. China Southern's prefix is 784, so all their air waybills follow the 784-XXXXXXXX format.

AWB prefix 784 is the IATA-assigned airline identification code for China Southern (CZ), based in China (People's Republic of). Every air waybill issued by China Southern begins with the digits 784, followed by a hyphen and an 8-digit shipment serial number — giving a total of 11 digits in the format 784-XXXXXXXX.

When you see a cargo AWB beginning with 784, you can be certain it was issued by China Southern or by a freight forwarder acting on their behalf. China Southern operates as a Scheduled Cargo & Passenger Network, with its primary hub at Major International Hub (HUB). Typical air transit times range from 1 to 3 business days depending on origin and destination.

The IATA prefix system assigns a unique 3-digit code to every member airline, ensuring there is no ambiguity in airway bill identification across the global air freight network. Prefix 784 is exclusively reserved for China Southern and cannot be used by any other carrier. For detailed shipment status, use the tracker above to reach China Southern's official tracking portal instantly.

Prefix 784 — Quick Reference

Prefix Number784

Airline

China Southern

IATA CodeCZ

ICAO CodeCSN

CountryChina (People's Republic of)

HubMajor International Hub (HUB)

AWB Format784-XXXXXXXX

Cargo TypeScheduled Cargo & Passenger Network

Transit Time1–3 days

Official SiteVisit

Format Guide

How to Read an AWB Starting with 784

The 11-digit IATA airway bill number is split into two parts separated by a hyphen. The first three digits (784) tell you instantly which airline issued it.

784

Airline Prefix
→ China Southern

-

12345678

Shipment Serial
(8 digits)

784 always identifies China Southern as the issuing carrier. The 8-digit serial is unique to each shipment. Together: 784-12345678 is a complete, valid China Southern airway bill.

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Prefix Range 700–799

AWB Prefixes Near 784

Not sure you have the right prefix? Browse nearby IATA AWB prefixes to find the correct airline for your air waybill.

Prefix	Airline	Country	IATA	Track
771	Azerbaijan Airlines	Azerbaijan	J2	View
775	SpiceJet	India	SG	View
781	China Eastern Airlines	China (People's Republic of)	MU	View
784 You are here	China Southern	China (People's Republic of)	CZ	Track
795	Virgin Australia	Australia	VA	View
797	Smartwings	Czechia	QS	View
800	Volotea	Global	V7	View
804	China Postal Airlines	China (People's Republic of)	CF	View

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about AWB Prefix 784

What airline has AWB prefix 784? +

AWB prefix 784 belongs to China Southern (IATA code CZ, ICAO code CSN), based in China (People's Republic of). All air waybills with this prefix follow the format 784-XXXXXXXX and were issued by China Southern or by a freight forwarder on their behalf.

How do I track an AWB starting with 784? +

Enter your full 11-digit AWB number — 784-XXXXXXXX — into the tracker at the top of this page and click "Track". TraceAWB identifies prefix 784 as China Southern and opens their official cargo tracking portal with your shipment pre-loaded.

What does AWB prefix 784 mean? +

In the IATA air cargo numbering system, the first three digits of any air waybill identify the issuing airline. Prefix 784 is exclusively assigned to China Southern. The remaining eight digits (after the hyphen) are the unique shipment serial number assigned to your individual cargo. The two parts together form a globally unique shipment identifier: 784-XXXXXXXX.

How many digits is an IATA AWB prefix? +

An IATA AWB prefix is always exactly 3 digits (ranging from 000 to 999). It forms the first part of an 11-digit air waybill number in the standard format XXX-XXXXXXXX. Prefix 784 identifies China Southern. IATA maintains a registry of all assigned prefixes and each is unique to one airline.

What is the difference between a Master AWB and a House AWB? +

A Master Air Waybill (MAWB) is issued by the airline — in this case China Southern — directly to the freight forwarder. It begins with the airline's prefix: 784. A House Air Waybill (HAWB) is issued by the freight forwarder to the individual shipper and uses the forwarder's own numbering system. For tracking on China Southern's official portal, you need the MAWB starting with 784-. If you only have a HAWB, ask your freight forwarder for the corresponding MAWB.

Is 784 the only AWB prefix for China Southern? +

Yes. 784 is the single IATA-assigned AWB prefix exclusively for China Southern. IATA assigns one unique 3-digit prefix per airline. No other carrier uses prefix 784, so whenever you see an airway bill starting with 784, it is guaranteed to be a China Southern shipment.

What if my 784 AWB shows no tracking status? +

Tracking status for a 784 AWB may not appear immediately after booking. It becomes visible only after the cargo has been physically accepted at a China Southern cargo terminal and the AWB has been activated in their system. This typically takes 2–8 hours after acceptance. If your AWB still shows no status after 12 hours, contact China Southern cargo customer service or your freight forwarder directly.