Hainan Airlines vs Air China
Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for Hainan Airlines and Air China, side by side.
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
Both Hainan Airlines and Air China allow the same longest carry-on side (55 cm).
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| Airline | Verdict | Fits as | Margin | Checked on | Source |
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- Max dimensions
- 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Total linear
- 115 cm total
- Weight limit
- 5 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
Air China CA
- Max dimensions
- 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Total linear
- 115 cm total
- Weight limit
- 5 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Hainan Airlines | Air China |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 55 × 40 × 20 cm · 115 cm total · 5 kg per piece · 1 pc Hainan publishes carry-on size 55x40x20 cm for domestic flights and a 115 cm linear limit for international/regional flights. Domestic Economy: 1 piece up to 5 kg. Domestic Business: 2 pieces up to 7 kg each. International/Regional Business: 2 pieces up to 10 kg each. Economy (domestic and international/regional): 1 piece. Business: 2 pieces (domestic 7 kg each; international/regional 10 kg each). Economy weight per Hainan's general carry-on standard is 5 kg. Exceeding number, weight, or size may result in denied boarding or the bag not traveling on the same flight. | 55 × 40 × 20 cm · 115 cm total · 5 kg per piece · 1 pc Each piece must not exceed 55x40x20 cm including wheels and handles (explicitly stated). Economy / Premium Economy: 1 piece up to 5 kg. First Class / Business: 2 pieces up to 8 kg each. A non-occupying small musical instrument up to 8 kg and with total dimensions up to 115 cm may share the cabin allowance. |
| Personal item | Not published · Not published · Not published · 1 pc Coat, umbrella or walking stick, small camera, pair of binoculars, reasonable reading material, small handbag, infant items, mobility aids per Hainan general rule Free personal item carried in addition to the carry-on; not separately dimensioned on the carry-on notice. | Not published · Not published · Not published · 1 pc One free item placed under the front seat: handbag, briefcase, laptop bag, camera bag or other similar sized or smaller item Free additional personal item in addition to the carry-on allowance; no separate published size or weight limit beyond being similar or smaller. |
Sources
Hainan Airlines
Carry-on Baggage (Unchecked Baggage) Standards - Hainan Airlines (opens in a new window) Official · unverified Last checked: 2026-10-11
Air China
Carry-on Baggage - Air China (opens in a new window) Official · unverified Last checked: 2026-10-11
The rules behind these figures
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