China Southern Airlines vs Cathay Pacific
Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for China Southern Airlines and Cathay Pacific, side by side.
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
Cathay Pacific allows the larger carry-on — its longest side is 56 cm, versus 55 cm for China Southern Airlines.
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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
- Max dimensions
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- 7 kg combined
- Pieces
- 1
Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | China Southern Airlines | Cathay Pacific |
|---|---|---|
| carryOn | 55 × 40 × 20 cm · 115 cm total · 5 kg per piece · 1 pc Official states max dimensions 20x40x55 cm (55x40x20); inclusion of wheels and handles not explicitly stated on the carry-on page. Standard for Economy / Premium Economy / Business: 1 piece up to 5 kg. First Class: 2 pieces. Excess weight or volume must be transported as checked baggage. | 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Not published · 7 kg combined · 1 pc cabin: economy, premiumEconomy · including wheels, handles and side pockets |
| personalItem | Not published · Not published · Not published · 1 pc One small computer bag, camera bag, briefcase or handbag may be carried free in addition to the carry-on, placed under the seat in front Free additional personal item; no published size or weight limit on the carry-on page beyond the carry-on itself. | 40 × 30 × 15 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc Must fit under the seat in front of you Shares the combined cabin weight limit with the carry-on bag |
Sources
China Southern Airlines
Carry-on Baggage - China Southern Airlines Official · unverified Last checked: 2026-10-11