Minimum Connecting Times

Minimum connecting times allow us to adapt to local circumstances such as increased security, all the while ensuring the fast and efficient handling of cargo.
Freight transiting the Americas (online service only)
Loose and/or Re-contour
Compatible ULD
Standard
Priority1
Standard
Priority1
AC General Cargo
8 hours
5 hours
3 hours
3 hours
AC Cool Chain
AC Absolute°
AC Pharmacair
AC Fresh
AC Absolute°
AC Pharmacair
AC Fresh
-
5 hours
5 hours
-
5 hours
5 hours
-
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
AC DGR*
Single UN ID*
Multiple UN ID*
Single UN ID*
Multiple UN ID*
8 hours
8 hours
5 hours
-
-
-
-
-
AC Live + AC Live Pets
-
3 hours
-
-
AC Secure
-
5 hours
-
3 hours
AC Compassion
-
3 hours
-
-
AC Expedair
-
1 hour
-
-
For information on our other shipping solutions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.
* Subject to Dangerous Goods Inspection
Freight transiting the U.K and Europe (online service only)
Loose and/or Re-contour
Compatible ULD
Standard
Priority1
Standard
Priority1
AC General Cargo
<100 kg
>100 kg
<100 kg
>100 kg
8 hours
8 hours
5 hours
5 hours
3 hours
3 hours
-
3 hours
AC Cool Chain
AC Absolute°
AC Pharmacair
<100 kg
>100 kg
AC Fresh
<100 kg
>100 kg
AC Absolute°
AC Pharmacair
<100 kg
>100 kg
AC Fresh
<100 kg
>100 kg
-
8 hours
8 hours
8 hours
8 hours
-
5 hours
5 hours
5 hours
5 hours
-
3 hours
3 hours
-
3 hours
3 hours
-
3 hours
-
3 hours
AC Secure
-
5 hours
-
3 hours
For information on our other shipping solutions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo office.