Air freight from China to Russia
Direct freighter flights to Moscow; from the southern provinces via Hong Kong. 3–7 days door to door, with no weight limit and customs clearance at the arrival airport. Priced by volumetric weight; minimum service fee €200.
How your cargo flies
China has regular direct freighter flights to Russia from Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing. Electronic components and servers fly fully documented, with a complete set of certificates; for devices with a radio module, the FSB notification must be in the register before departure, otherwise the goods are held at the arrival airport.
| Departure airports | Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX), Beijing (PEK), Hong Kong (HKG) |
| Route | Direct freighter flights to Moscow; from the southern provinces via Hong Kong |
| Typical cargo | electronics and components, servers and network equipment, spare parts, small lots for marketplaces |
| Arrival airports | Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo (Moscow), Pulkovo (St Petersburg); then any city in Russia |
How the price is calculated
Air freight is charged by volumetric weight: length × width × height (cm) ÷ 6,000, i.e. 1 m³ = 167 kg; the higher of volumetric and actual weight applies. Collection, export formalities, terminal handling, customs clearance in Russia and delivery are added. Minimum service fee €200.
Restrictions to check in advance
Lithium batteries only with UN38.3 and in permitted quantities per package; models without an FSB notification are not released.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from China to Russia take?
3–7 days door to door: collection from your premises, export clearance at the departure airport, direct freighter flights to Moscow; from the southern provinces via Hong Kong, customs release at the arrival airport and delivery to your buyer. The Russian declaration is filed before the aircraft lands, so release usually takes hours rather than days.
How much does air freight from China to Russia cost?
We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents, terminal handling and customs clearance in Russia. There is no weight limit, and the minimum service fee is €200. Send us the dimensions and weight and we quote within 2 hours.
Who handles export clearance from China?
The Chinese export declaration is lodged at origin. Devices with a radio module need an FSB notification in the register before departure — check with your buyer that it is in place.
What restrictions apply to air freight from China?
Lithium batteries only with UN38.3 and in permitted quantities per package; models without an FSB notification are not released. General IATA rules also apply: lithium batteries only with UN38.3 certification, while aerosols, flammable liquids and strong magnets go by surface routes. Goods subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions and dual-use items are not carried by any mode.