
China Multi-Airport Air Transport Bolivia Multi-service
China's Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and other airports cooperate with multiple airlines to provide Bolivia with freight services with a time limit of 3-7 days and prices affected by factors such as cargo volume, including charter options. Attention should be paid to customs clearance, embargoes, and customer needs.
Airports with air freight services from China to Bolivia
There are many air cargo service airports from China to Bolivia, including Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), etc. The following is detailed information about major airports in China.
China to Bolivia (LPB La Paz/VVI Santa Cruz) Air Airport and Route Information
Airport |
City |
Airline/flight number |
Frequency |
Transit route |
PVG |
Shanghai |
Columbia Airlines QT-729 |
2/5 (weekly) |
PVG-LAX-BOG-LPB |
CAN |
Guangzhou |
2/4/6 |
CAN-JFK-BOG-LPB |
|
MFM |
Macau |
4/7 |
MFM-NQZ-MAD-BOG-LPB |
|
HKG |
Hong Kong |
3/5 |
HKG-LAX/JFK-BOG-LPB |
|
HKG |
Hong Kong |
2 |
HKG-NLU/BCN-BOG-LPB |
|
CKG |
Chongqing |
US Airlines AA-001 |
1/3 |
PVG-CGK-FCO-DFW-MIA-DEST |
TAO |
Qingdao |
1/2/3/4/6 |
TAO-HND-HNL-DFW-DEST |
|
SZX |
Shenzhen |
Portugal Airlines TP-047 |
1/4/6 |
SZX-FRA-LIS-LPB |
XMN |
Xiamen |
1/3/4/5/6 |
XMN-AMS/CDG-LIS-LPB |
|
PVG |
Shanghai |
United Airlines Mexico 6R-873 |
2/3/4/7 |
PVG-NRT-LAX-NLU/GDL/MTY-BOG-LPB |
HKG |
Hong Kong |
Bringer Airlines E6-417 |
2/3/4/5/6/7 |
HKG-MIA-LPB |
SZX |
Shenzhen |
Air Europa UX-996 |
1/4/6 |
SZX-FRA-MAD-LPB |
CAN |
Guangzhou |
2/3/4/6/7 |
CAN-AMS/FRA-MAD-LPB |
Covering major airport ports in China, including Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Hong Kong (HKG), Macau (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX), Xiamen (XMN), Chongqing (CKG), and Qingdao (TAO).
La Paz (LPB) - the administrative capital of Bolivia, suitable for high-altitude cargo transportation.
Santa Cruz (VVI) - Bolivia's economic center, suitable for bulk goods.
Most routes have 2-4 flights per week, and some (such as Hong Kong HKG) can reach daily flights.
Columbia Airlines (QT-729) has more frequent flights from Shanghai/Guangzhou/Hong Kong.
Chinese airlines providing air freight services to Bolivia
If you are an importer in Bolivia, the following airlines can provide you with efficient and stable air freight services from China to Bolivia, helping you quickly replenish goods, reduce inventory pressure, and ensure the safe arrival of goods at Bolivia's major cargo airports such as La Paz (LPZ) or Santa Cruz (VVI).
Airlines |
Code |
Air China Cargo |
CA |
China Southern Airlines Cargo |
CZ |
China Eastern Airlines Cargo |
MU |
Lufthansa Cargo |
LH |
Royal Dutch Airways Cargo |
KL |
US Cargo Air |
5X |
Qatar Air Cargo |
QR |
Turkey Air Cargo |
TK |
Polar cargo aviation |
PO |
Singapore Air Cargo |
SQ |
UAE Air Cargo |
EK |
Cathay Pacific Cargo |
CX |
Hainan Air Cargo |
HU |
All Nippon Airways Cargo |
NH |
Brazil Messenger Air |
No |
Air Cargo Mexico |
AM |
Switzerland Air Cargo |
LX |
Germany Cargo Air |
LG |
Air Canada Cargo |
AC |
1. Air China Cargo (CA)
✅ suitable for: general goods, electronic products, e-commerce small packages
Air China's cargo company, flight stability, reasonable prices .
Mainly take off from Beijing (PEK) and Shanghai (PVG), and transfer to La Paz (LPZ) via Europe or the US.
Advantages: Suitable for customers with long-term stable delivery , can provide fixed cabin space , reduce delay risk.
2. China Southern Cargo (CZ)
✅ suitable for: clothing, small commodities, electronic products (shipped in South China)
The center is in Guangzhou (CAN), and goods in southern China (Shenzhen, Yiwu, Xiamen) can be quickly loaded.
Usually via Amsterdam (AMS) or Miami (MIA), and then to Bolivia.
Advantages: If your goods in Guangdong, Fujian , Southern Airlines transport time is shorter, lower cost .
3. China Eastern Cargo (MU)
✅ suitable for: high-value goods, precision instruments, pharmaceutical products
With Shanghai (PVG) as the core hub, goods in East China (Zhejiang, Jiangsu) can be quickly arranged.
It often passes through Europe (Paris, Amsterdam) and then to LPZ.
Advantages: Provide temperature-controlled transportation, suitable for temperature-sensitive goods (such as medicine, cosmetics).
4. Lufthansa Cargo (LH)
✅ suitable for: high-end machinery, auto parts, precision equipment
Europe's old freight company, through Frankfurt (FRA) transit to Bolivia, the flight punctuality rate is high .
Advantages: Suitable for high-value, vulnerable goods , providing professional reinforced packaging and full cargo tracking .
5. KLM Cargo, KL
✅ suitable for: fresh food, flowers, medicine (need temperature control transportation)
The hub is located in Amsterdam (AMS), with an advanced cold chain logistics system.
Advantages: If your goods are frozen seafood, fruits, vaccines, etc., KLM can ensure full temperature control to avoid spoilage.
6. US cargo airline (UPS Airlines, 5X)
✅ suitable for: emergency express, high-efficiency small goods
UPS's exclusive cargo fleet, quickly transiting through Miami (MIA) to Bolivia.
Advantages: Suitable for customers in urgent need of replenishment, providing door-to-door express service, 3-5 days can reach .
7. Qatar Airways Cargo (QR)
✅ suitable for: large goods, machinery and equipment, heavy goods
The use of large cargo aircraft (such as Boeing 777F), strong transport capacity , suitable for bulk cargo .
Transit through Doha (DOH) and Sao Paulo (GRU), then to Bolivia.
Advantages: If your goods are large in volume and heavy in weight (such as building materials and machinery), Karaoke can provide a more economical solution.
8. Turkey Air Cargo (Turkish Cargo, TK)
✅ suitable for: general cargo, textiles, cost-effective transportation
Transit via Istanbul (IST) to Bolivia, flexible routes and competitive prices .
Advantages: Cheaper than European airlines, suitable for cost-sensitive customers, while providing stable flight services.
If your goods in South China (Guangzhou, Shenzhen) → choose Southern Airlines, more flights, low cost.
If the goods in East China (Shanghai, Yiwu) → choose Eastern Airlines, fast transfer, strong temperature control.
If you need the cheapest air freight → choose Turkey Airlines or Air China.
If it is fresh food, medicine → choose KLM to avoid deterioration during transportation.
If it is large machinery/equipment → choose card air, strong capacity, cost-effective price.
The time required for Chinese air cargo to arrive at the Bolivian airport
It usually takes 5-7 days for air cargo from China to the airport in Bolivia. However, this is only a rough time range, and the actual transportation time may be affected by various factors, such as airline flight arrangements, number of transfers, weather conditions, and the speed of customs clearance of the cargo , etc. Below is a reference for the transportation time of air cargo from China to the main airports in Bolivia (LPZ/VVI) , for Bolivian importers and shippers to plan logistics timeliness:
Standard transportation time for each route (door-to-door)
Airline/Route |
Time |
Applicable type of goods |
Timeliness statement |
China direct flight + South America intermodal |
5-7 days |
General cargo, electronic products, small commodities |
The most commonly used solution, high cost performance |
China - US - Bolivia |
4-6 days |
Emergency goods, e-commerce express |
Fastest up to 3 days |
China - Middle East - Bolivia |
6-8 days |
Heavy equipment, bulk cargo |
Cargo aircraft capacity guarantee |
China - Africa - Bolivia |
7-9 days |
Low-priced general cargo |
Ethiopian Airlines Special Offer Class |
Chinese Spring Festival (January-February), European and American Christmas (December), tight cabin capacity
South American rainy season (November-March) may cause delays
For example, UAE Air Cargo (EK) has a higher frequency of flights departing from Dubai and a shorter layover time.
Ensure that all documents (such as HS codes and health certificates) comply with Bolivian customs requirements to avoid delays in inspection.
Cargo charter flights from China to Bolivia airport
The following is the China to Bolivia cargo charter flight information table , including common charter routes, aircraft types, loads and typical cargo types, for Bolivia importers reference:
China → Bolivia (LPZ/VVI) Cargo Charter Flight Information (Reservable)
Route |
Flight number |
Model |
Takeoff frequency |
Maximum load |
Hong Kong (HKG) → La Paz (LPZ) |
CK5001 |
Boeing 747-8F |
Customized on demand |
140 tons |
Shanghai (PVG) → Santa Cruz (VVI) |
CA6002 |
Boeing 777F |
1-2 classes per week |
105 tons |
Guangzhou (CAN) → La Paz (LPZ) |
CZ7003 |
Airbus A330-200F |
3 classes per month |
70 tons |
Zhengzhou (CGO) → La Paz (LPZ) |
HU8004 |
Boeing 787-8F |
Seasonal charter |
50 tons |
Shenzhen (SZX) → Santa Cruz (VVI) |
OQ9005 |
Boeing 767-300F |
Customized on demand |
60 tons |
Model selection: Heavy cargo preferred 747-8F (140 tons load) or 777F (105 tons load). Fresh/emergency cargo preferred A330-200F and 787-8F to provide temperature control cabin.
Departure frequency: Fixed charter flights such as 1 flight per week are suitable for long-term stable delivery customers. Temporary charter flights need to be booked 15-20 days in advance.
Charter flight advantages:
Reference price for air freight from China to Bolivia airport
The following is the air freight price from China to Bolivia (main airports: La Paz LPB, Cochabamba CBB, Santa Cruz SRZ) reference, the specific cost is affected by route, cargo type, weight-to-volume ratio, fuel surcharge and other factors, subject to the actual inquiry:
China to Bolivia air freight popular route price reference
If your cargo volume is relatively large more than 100 kilograms, Columbia Airlines is the cheapest, Shanghai delivery can be selected, suitable for general cargo. If the cargo is particularly long , such as within 3 meters, choose Turkey Airlines , if the cargo is light but large in volume , or want to save some money , Ethiopian Airlines departs from Guangzhou, the price is relatively appropriate. To transport dangerous goods such as batteries, choose UAE Airlines , Beijing delivery, but the price is higher.
Airlines |
Flight number |
Departure airport |
45KG+ |
100KG+ |
300KG+ |
500KG+ |
1000KG+ |
Total Price (CNY) |
Special instructions |
Columbia Airlines |
QT-729 |
PVG Shanghai |
¥46.50 |
¥46.00 |
¥46.00 |
¥46.00 |
- |
¥7,885.50 |
Shanghai delivery, KZ first leg |
Turkey Airlines |
TK-688 |
PVG Shanghai |
¥48.20 |
¥47.80 |
¥45.50 |
¥44.00 |
¥43.50 |
¥8,210.30 |
Can be connected to ultra-long parts (≤ 3m) |
Ethiopian Airlines |
ET-362 |
CAN Guangzhou |
¥49.80 |
¥48.20 |
¥46.50 |
¥45.80 |
¥44.20 |
¥8,567.40 |
African transit, bubble goods discount (1:200 +) |
Qatar Airways |
QR-817 |
HKG Hong Kong |
¥52.40 |
¥50.60 |
¥48.30 |
¥47.50 |
¥46.80 |
¥9,012.70 |
Single piece weight limit 300KG |
UAE Aviation |
EK-572 |
PEK Beijing |
¥54.10 |
¥52.80 |
¥50.40 |
¥49.20 |
¥48.50 |
¥9,345.90 |
Dangerous goods can be accepted (advance declaration required). |
United Mexico Airlines |
6R-873 |
PVG Shanghai |
¥55.50 |
¥55.00 |
¥55.00 |
¥55.00 |
- |
¥9,418.50 |
Connectable lithium battery |
Air Portugal |
TP-047 |
XMN Xiamen |
¥69.00 |
¥66.00 |
¥65.00 |
¥65.00 |
- |
¥11,746.50 |
Delivery from Xiamen, priority given to container cargo |
Air Panama |
CM-323 |
HKG Hong Kong |
¥82.14 |
¥75.98 |
¥74.10 |
¥73.86 |
- |
¥13,408.27 |
Single piece weight limit 150KG |
Air Europa |
UX-996 |
CAN Guangzhou |
¥137.50 |
¥135.34 |
¥114.30 |
¥113.30 |
- |
¥23,165.50 |
Guangzhou delivery, CZ first leg |
100Kg below the choice of commercial flights, 1-10 tons: consider part of the charter service, more than 10 tons of the whole machine charter more cost-effective.
Special cargo handling: lithium batteries in advance to do UN38.3 certification, food needs a health certificate, drugs need a certificate of origin,
Documentation: Prepare complete commercial invoices in advance.
The following is the air freight price reference (in US dollars) from major airports in China to airports in Bolivia in January 2025: