Korean Air launched a new cargo route to Zhengzhou, China on May 25, 2023. The airline’s fleet of Boeing 777F will serve the route twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays to meet rising air cargo demand for mobile phone and electronic parts manufactured in the area.

The flight will depart from Seoul Incheon at 12:05 am, and make a stop at Xi'an Xianyang Airport before arriving at its final destination at Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport.

Home to the world's largest iPhone-Foxconn factory, Zhengzhou is an inland logistics hub in China with an active mobile and high-tech parts manufacturing scene. The area has also gained traction in attracting automotive battery manufacturers and robotics companies seeking to expand their presence in the area.

With the launch of the Zhengzhou service, Korean Air will now operate scheduled air cargo services to a total of six cities in China including Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Xi’an and Hong Kong. The airline seeks to develop the air cargo market in China’s central and western regions as it further expands its cargo network in China.

“In line with China’s reopening, the new route will allow the airline to support China’s dynamic logistics needs as well as expand the airline’s revenue base,” said a Korean Air cargo representative. “As part of our mission to secure a competitive edge in China, we will continue to explore the market prospects.”