Cathay Pacific CX256 flight status now

Current status of CX256 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 9 hours, 53 minutes

CX256 - CPA256 Cathay Pacific (CX)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to HKG
HKG Hong Kong Hong Kong
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 9 hours, 53 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 20:15 17 November 2025
Actual 20:10 17 November 2025
3 40
Arrival Hong Kong International Airport
IATA: HKGICAO: VHHH
Scheduled 16:55 18 November 2025
Estimated 16:55 18 November 2025
1 None
CX256 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 12 hours 40 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9648 kms / 5995 miles
Airline
  • Cathay Pacific
  • IATA: CX
  • ICAO: CPA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 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: Airbus A350-900
  • Callsign: T-F7M
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 23:02 PM
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:02 AM

International flight Cathay Pacific CX256 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong. It's operated by Cathay Pacific. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 20:15 17 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Hong Kong International Airport at 16:55 18 November 2025 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight will last about 12 hours 40 minutes.

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG)

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Cathay Pacific CX254
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British Airways BA31
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Cathay Pacific CX238
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Iberia IB3524
Iberia 		17/11/2025
17:55 		12 hours 55 minutes
14:50
British Airways BA25
British Airways 		17/11/2025
18:35 		11 hours 55 minutes
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Cathay Pacific 		17/11/2025
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02:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Hong Kong?

On average, nonstop flight takes 12 hour(s) 40 minutes, with the flight distance of 9648 km (5995 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Cathay Pacific CX256 flight?

All Cathay Pacific CX256 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Cathay Pacific CX256 is arriving at?

Flight Cathay Pacific CX256 arrives in Hong Kong International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Cathay Pacific CX256 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Cathay Pacific CX256 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.