Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length
China Eastern cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against China Eastern's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
35 × 32 × 18 cm13.8 × 12.6 × 7.1 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 20 cm22 × 16 × 8 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit China Eastern?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One free item that fits under the seat; 35x32x18 cm is given as the reference size of the under-seat space.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy/Premium Economy: 1 piece up to 8 kg. Business: 2 x 8 kg. First: 2 x 10 kg.
What each China Eastern fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy / Premium Economy | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 piece. |
| Business / Premium Business | Included | Included (8 kg) | 2 pieces, 8 kg each. |
| First | Included | Included (10 kg) | 2 pieces, 10 kg each. |
Will a standard carry-on fit China Eastern?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On China Eastern it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 2.9 cm (1.1 in) too deep. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
China Eastern's cabin bag allowance holds about 44 litres. Only 5 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one, so bags sold as "carry-on size" in the US often won't pass here.
Bags that fit China Eastern
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 7 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 12 are within a centimeter. 422 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 11 × 8.9 × 4.9 in (28 × 22.5 × 12.5 cm)
Fits 5.5 cm (2.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 36 × 25 × 13 cm (14 × 10 × 5 in)
Tight 1 cm (0.4 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 13.8 × 10 × 6.3 in (34.9 × 25.4 × 15.9 cm)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 5.4 kg left for packing
All bags that fit China Eastern →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Items exceeding weight, number or volume limits must be checked in; no fee amount on this page. Source
Power banks on China Eastern
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max two; stow under the seat or in seat pocket, not overhead. Cannot charge or be used to power devices; switch off. No 3C-mark power banks on China domestic flights. (in force since 28 June 2025)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Power banks without a clear 3C (CCC) mark, or recalled models, are banned on China domestic flights since 28 June 2025.
Airlines with similar limits
- Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- TUI Airways / TUIfly: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Icelandair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
China Eastern bag questions
What size is the China Eastern personal item?
China Eastern's free personal item can be up to 35 × 32 × 18 cm (13.8 × 12.6 × 7.1 in). One free item that fits under the seat; 35x32x18 cm is given as the reference size of the under-seat space.
How big can a China Eastern cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (18 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit China Eastern's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 7 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 422 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on China Eastern?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on baggage page · lithium battery / safety rules page. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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