Comprehensive Summary of Key Information on the Latest Air Freight from China to Gabon

Airport		City	Province/SAR
Shanghai Pudong International Airport	PVG	Shanghai	Shanghai Municipality
Beijing Capital International Airport	PEK	Beijing	Beijing Municipality
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport	SZX	Shenzhen	Guangdong Province
Hong Kong International Airport	HKG	Hong Kong	Hong Kong SAR
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport	CAN	Guangzhou	Guangdong Province
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport	TFU	Chengdu	Sichuan Province

Airport		City	Overview
Libreville Léon M'ba Airport	LBV	Libreville	Gabon's largest airport and the hub of Air Gabon. Many airlines operate flights here, and many cargo airlines also operate here, undertaking most of Gabon's international cargo business.
Port-Gentil International Airport	POG	Port-Gentil	Gabon's second-largest airport, mainly engaged in domestic and international regular passenger and cargo transportation services. Airlines such as AFRIC'air and Sky Gabon provide air cargo services here for Port-Gentil and surrounding areas.
Franceville Airport	MVB	Franceville	One of Gabon's international airports, with regular flights connecting other cities in Gabon and some international destinations, playing a role in Gabon's domestic and international cargo transportation.

Airline		Freight Business Focus	Characteristics of China-Gabon Freight
Air China	CA	General cargo, express delivery, fresh produce, chemicals, etc.	Provides door-to-door air freight with double customs clearance, handles various types of goods, ensures fast delivery, and provides considerate customs clearance services.
China Eastern Airlines	MU	E-commerce packages, clothing, mechanical components	With rich international freight experience, it can meet the diverse needs of different customers and has high transportation efficiency.
China Southern Airlines	CZ	Chemical raw materials, building materials, large machinery	With a wide route network and strong transportation capacity, it can provide customers with efficient and reliable freight services.
Hainan Airlines	HU	E-commerce express, fashion clothing, small machinery	With a wide route network and strong transportation capacity, it supports fast customs clearance, provides diversified flight options, and has high transportation timeliness.
Air Gabon	GA	Specialty products, fresh food	As a local airline in Gabon, it has an in-depth understanding of the local market and transportation needs, with a transportation timeliness of about 5-7 days, providing localized services and fast customs clearance support.
South African Airways	SA	Southern Africa and international freight networks	Transits via Johannesburg (JNB), covering the Southern African market.
Ethiopian Airlines	ET	Extensive African route network, with a cargo hub in Addis Ababa (ADD)	Transits via Addis Ababa, providing stable freight services, suitable for intermodal transportation in inland Africa.
Turkish Airlines	TK	Eurasian-African cargo hub in Istanbul (IST)	Transits via Istanbul, with flexible routes and high-timeliness air freight services.
Qatar Airways	QR	Global freight network, hub in Doha (DOH)	Transits via Doha, providing temperature-controlled freight services, suitable for pharmaceuticals and fresh products.
Emirates	EK	Middle East-Africa freight, hub in Dubai (DXB)	Transits via Dubai, providing transportation services for heavy and oversized cargo.
Kenya Airways	KQ	African regional freight, hub in Nairobi (NBO)	Transits via Nairobi, covering the East and Central African markets.
Royal Air Maroc	AT	African and transatlantic freight	Transits via Casablanca (CMN), covering the West African market.
Air France	AF	European and African freight networks	Transits via Paris (CDG), suitable for high-value goods and special temperature control needs.
Singapore Airlines	SQ	Asia-Africa routes, cargo hub in Singapore (SIN)	Transits via Singapore, suitable for high-value goods and precision equipment transportation.

 

Time Consumption of Air Freight from China to Gabon

1. Direct Flights
Currently, there are no direct freight flights from China and Gabon. All cargo transportation must be completed through transfer hubs.
2. Transfer Flights
The flight time for transfer flights depends on the departure airport and transfer hub. The following are the main routes and total flight times (including transfer stops):

• The route via Addis Ababa (ADD) by Ethiopian Airlines (ET) is usually the fastest, taking about 18-19 hours.
• The route via Istanbul (IST) by Turkish Airlines (TK) takes about 21-22 hours, with more frequent flights.
• The route via Paris (CDG) by Air France (AF) takes longer and is suitable for European intermodal transportation needs.

3. Customs Clearance Time
Customs clearance in Gabon usually takes 1-2 working days but may be extended due to the following factors:

• Incomplete documents (such as missing BIETC tracking slips or COC certificates) may add 3-5 days.
• Special goods (such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals) require additional inspection and quarantine, which may be extended to 5-7 days.

4. Impacts of Special Circumstances

• Holidays: Holidays in Gabon or transit countries may delay customs clearance and flight arrangements.
• Weather/Flight Delays: Extreme weather may cause flight cancellations or diversions.
• Cargo Type: Dangerous goods and high-value goods may require additional security checks, adding 1-2 days.

5. Summary of Overall Time Consumption

Fastest Solution: Choose Ethiopian Airlines (ET) via Addis Ababa (ADD), with an overall duration of approximately 4 days.

 

Charter Flights for Air Freight from China to Gabon

Charter services cover routes from multiple locations to Gabon, providing customized transfer solutions to meet special freight needs. The following is some common charter flights for air freight from China to Gabon:

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

• Main Route: PVG-LBV
• Features and Recommendations:
• The most important freight hub in East China with the richest route options.
• Ethiopian Airlines (ET) via Addis Ababa offers the fastest transit time (approximately 18 hours).
• South African Airways (SA) is suitable for intermodal transportation needs in Southern Africa.
• It is recommended to choose this airport for bulk cargo.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

• Main Route: CAN-LBV
• Features and Recommendations:
• The core freight airport in South China with a complete African route network.
• Air France (AF) is suitable for high-value goods and temperature control needs.
• Turkish Airlines (TK) has high flight frequency and flexible transfers.
• It is recommended to choose this port for time-sensitive goods such as electronics.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

• Main Routes: SZX-LBV/POG
• Features and Recommendations:
• A rising freight hub with obvious advantages in cross-border e-commerce goods.
• Qatar Airways (QR) has perfect temperature control facilities at the Doha hub.
• Polar Air Cargo (PO) is a professional in oil equipment transportation.
• It is recommended to prioritize this airport for energy-related goods.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

• Main Routes: HKG-LBV/POG
• Features and Recommendations:
• An international freight free port with high customs clearance efficiency.
• Routes cover major airports throughout Gabon.
• Suitable for transporting high-value and specially controlled goods.
• It is recommended to choose this airport for precision instruments and pharmaceutical products.

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

• Main Route: PEK-LBV
• Features and Recommendations:
• The core freight gateway in North China.
• The preferred choice for government and enterprise cargo transportation.
• Turkish Airlines (TK) provides VIP cargo services.
• It is recommended to ship government project materials from this port.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)

• Main Route: WUH-MVB
• Features and Recommendations:
• An important freight node in Central China.
• ASKY Airlines (KP) focuses on African regional routes.
• Suitable for transporting small and medium-sized goods.
• It is recommended for cargo distribution in inland areas.

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO)

• Main Route: CGO-LBV
• Features and Recommendations:
• Advantages of the cross-border e-commerce pilot zone.
• Emirates (EK) has strong processing capabilities at the Dubai hub.
• Suitable for e-commerce small packages.
• It is recommended to choose this airport for postal and express items.

Other Airports Supplement:

• Chongqing (CKG): Royal Air Maroc (AT) via Casablanca to POG.
• Hangzhou (HGH): South African Airways Cargo (SA) dedicated freight route to MVB.
• Tianjin (TSN): Ethiopian Airlines (ET) alternate port.

 

Prices of Air Freight from China to Gabon

Air freight prices are an important factor affecting transportation costs. Air freight prices from different cities in China to Gabon vary. The price reference for air freight from China to Gabon is as follows:

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

• Price Range: $6.48-$8.39/kg
• Features and Recommendations:
• The largest price range, suitable for different budget needs.
• The best price for large cargo volumes (1000KG+ at $6.48/kg).
• The main freight hub in East China with the most flight options.
• It is recommended to choose this port for bulk cargo.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

• Price Range: $6.66-$7.75/kg
• Features and Recommendations:
• The most balanced overall prices.
• Outstanding cost-performance for medium cargo volumes (300KG+).
• The core freight portal in South China.
• It is recommended to ship medium-scale cargo from this port.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

• Price Range: $6.65-$8.91/kg
• Features and Recommendations:
• Higher prices for small cargo volumes, with obvious price advantages for large cargo volumes.
• An international free port with high customs clearance efficiency.
• Suitable for high-value and specially controlled goods.
• It is recommended to choose this airport for goods with high timeliness requirements.

Price Pattern Summary:

• The unit price decreases as the weight increases. The price for shipments over 1,000KG is 23% lower on average than that for shipments of 45KG+.
• The overall prices at South China's airports (CAN) are the most competitive, while East China's PVG offers the cheapest rates for large cargo volumes.
• HKG has the highest prices for small cargo volumes (below 100KG), but its rates for large cargo volumes are comparable to those of other ports.

Overall Transportation Recommendations:

• For shipments under 100KG, consider departing from the CAN port.
• For shipments over 300KG, PVG is the most cost-effective.
• For special cargo, HKG’s customs clearance convenience is recommended.

 

2025 Latest Air Freight Prices from China to Gabon

• Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Libreville Léon M'ba Airport (LBV): $7.94–$8.43/kg
• Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) → Libreville Léon M'ba Airport (LBV): $3.20–$4.18/kg