Air China Cargo has started operating a scheduled flight to Edmonton, Alberta, making this the carrier’s first regular freighter destination in Canada.

The first flight touched down at Edmonton International Airport from Shanghai Pudong on September 3, 2015. It then continued on to Dallas/Fort Worth before returning to Shanghai via Edmonton.

“This will be the first freighter route between Mainland China and Alberta, and is a key step in connecting two economies with high growth momentum,” said Patrick Yu, vice president of Air China Cargo, when the route was announced in July. “The market demand for direct cargo services between Asia and Canada has been growing, and our brand new route will help build important trade links between the two regions.”

The service is offered three times a week and is operated by one of Air China Cargo’s seven Boeing 777 Freighters.

Timings are as follows.