Cathay Pacific CX178 flight status now

Current status of CX178 is Departed Delayed by 22m Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 4 minutes

CX178 - CPA178 Cathay Pacific (CX)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to HKG
HKG Hong Kong Hong Kong
Departed Delayed by 22m Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 4 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 00:45 18 November 2025
Actual 01:02 18 November 2025
2 20
Arrival Hong Kong International Airport
IATA: HKGICAO: VHHH
Scheduled 06:45 18 November 2025
Estimated 07:07 18 November 2025
1 66
CX178 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AY 5844, BA 4140, OM 5612
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 57 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7387 kms / 4590 miles
Airline
  • Cathay Pacific
  • IATA: CX
  • ICAO: CPA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 275
  • Freight capacity: 20.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
  • Callsign: F-RPMZ3
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:03 AM
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:03 AM

International flight Cathay Pacific CX178 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong. It's operated by Cathay Pacific. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 00:45 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Hong Kong International Airport at 06:45 18 November 2025 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight will last about 8 hours 57 minutes.

Cathay Pacific CX178 Flight Statistics

Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
FLIGHT NO CX178
AIRPLANE Boeing 777-300ER
ON TIME 8
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 23
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 51
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 78
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Cathay Pacific CX178 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Mon 17 Nov
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-17T00:45
Hong Kong (HKG) 2025-11-17T06:45
2025-11-17T00:40
2025-11-17T06:37
Fri 14 Nov
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-14T00:45
Hong Kong (HKG) 2025-11-14T06:45
2025-11-14T00:41
2025-11-14T06:54
Thu 13 Nov
In Air
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-13 00:45
Hong Kong (HKG) 2025-11-13 06:45
2025-11-13 01:00
Wed 12 Nov
In Gate
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-12 00:45
Hong Kong (HKG) 2025-11-12 06:45
2025-11-12 01:00
2025-11-12 06:45
Tue 11 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 47m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-11T00:45
Hong Kong (HKG) 2025-11-11T06:45
2025-11-11T00:42
2025-11-11T07:32
Mon 10 Nov
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-10T00:45
Hong Kong (HKG) 2025-11-10T06:45
2025-11-10T00:49
2025-11-10T06:56
Sun 09 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 37m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-09T00:45
Hong Kong (HKG) 2025-11-09T06:45
2025-11-09T00:52
2025-11-09T07:22
Sat 08 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 36m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-08T00:45
Hong Kong (HKG) 2025-11-08T06:45
2025-11-08T00:58
2025-11-08T07:21
Thu 06 Nov
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-06T00:45
Hong Kong (HKG) 2025-11-06T06:45
2025-11-06T01:11
2025-11-06T06:57
Wed 05 Nov
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-05T00:45
Hong Kong (HKG) 2025-11-05T06:45
2025-11-05T00:49
2025-11-05T06:51

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Hong Kong (HKG)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Finnair AY5842
Finnair 		18/11/2025
15:35 		9 hours 15 minutes
21:50
Finnair AY5844
Finnair 		18/11/2025
00:45 		0 minutes
06:45
Cathay Pacific CX104
Cathay Pacific 		18/11/2025
15:35 		9 hours 15 minutes
21:50
British Airways BA4566
British Airways 		18/11/2025
15:35 		9 hours 15 minutes
21:50
Lufthansa LH7010
Lufthansa 		18/11/2025
15:35 		9 hours 15 minutes
21:50
Qantas QF29
Qantas 		18/11/2025
11:05 		9 hours 30 minutes
17:35
Finnair AY5022
Finnair 		18/11/2025
11:05 		9 hours 30 minutes
17:35
KLM KL4899
KLM 		18/11/2025
11:05 		9 hours 35 minutes
17:35

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 57 minutes, with the flight distance of 7387 km (4590 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Cathay Pacific CX178 flight?

All Cathay Pacific CX178 flights are operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Cathay Pacific CX178 is arriving at?

Flight Cathay Pacific CX178 arrives in Hong Kong International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Cathay Pacific CX178 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Cathay Pacific CX178 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .