Cathay Pacific CX261 Flight Status Today

International flight Cathay Pacific CX261 takes off from Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong to Paris (CDG) France. It's operated by Cathay Pacific. The plane leaves Hong Kong International Airport at 00:25 20 January 2026 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight is expected to land at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 07:35 20 January 2026 Europe/Paris. The flight will last about 14 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of CX261 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 10 hours, 18 minutes

CX261 - CPA261 Cathay Pacific (CX)
HKG Hong Kong Hong Kong
Flight HKG to CDG
CDG Paris France
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 10 hours, 18 minutes
Departure Hong Kong International Airport
IATA: HKGICAO: VHHH
Scheduled 00:25 20 January 2026
Actual 00:35 20 January 2026
1 33
Arrival Charles de Gaulle Airport
IATA: CDGICAO: LFPG
Scheduled 07:35 20 January 2026
Estimated 07:28 20 January 2026
2A None
CX261 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 14 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9607 kms / 5970 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: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A350-1000
  • Callsign: F-LROD3
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Paris
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Tuesday 2026-01-20 04:10 AM
  • Current Time in Paris: Monday 2026-01-19 21:10 PM

Cathay Pacific CX261 Flight Statistics

Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
FLIGHT NO CX261
AIRPLANE Airbus A350-1000
ON TIME 10
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 53
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 79
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Cathay Pacific CX261 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 17 Jan
Departed On time
Hong Kong (HKG) 2026-01-17T00:25
Paris (CDG) 2026-01-17T07:35
2026-01-17T00:29
Thu 15 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 27m
Hong Kong (HKG) 2026-01-15T00:25
Paris (CDG) 2026-01-15T07:35
2026-01-15T00:28
2026-01-15T08:02
Sun 11 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 1h 46m
Hong Kong (HKG) 2026-01-11T00:25
Paris (CDG) 2026-01-11T07:35
2026-01-11T02:01
2026-01-11T09:21
Sat 10 Jan
Departed On time
Hong Kong (HKG) 2026-01-10T00:25
Paris (CDG) 2026-01-10T07:35
2026-01-10T00:30
Fri 09 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 42m
Hong Kong (HKG) 2026-01-09T00:25
Paris (CDG) 2026-01-09T07:35
2026-01-09T00:36
2026-01-09T08:17
Thu 08 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 17m
Hong Kong (HKG) 2026-01-08T00:25
Paris (CDG) 2026-01-08T07:35
2026-01-08T00:40
2026-01-08T07:52
Wed 07 Jan
Arrived On time
Hong Kong (HKG) 2026-01-07T00:25
Paris (CDG) 2026-01-07T07:35
2026-01-07T00:38
2026-01-07T07:36
Tue 06 Jan
Arrived On time
Hong Kong (HKG) 2026-01-06T00:25
Paris (CDG) 2026-01-06T07:35
2026-01-06T00:33
2026-01-06T07:22
Mon 05 Jan
Departed On time
Hong Kong (HKG) 2026-01-05T00:25
Paris (CDG) 2026-01-05T07:35
2026-01-05T00:44
Sun 04 Jan
Arrived On time
Hong Kong (HKG) 2026-01-04T00:25
Paris (CDG) 2026-01-04T07:35
2026-01-04T00:33
2026-01-04T07:37

Flight routes similar to Cathay Pacific CX261

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Qantas QF4223
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22:40 		14 hours 5 minutes
05:45
KLM KL2157
KLM 		20/01/2026
22:40 		14 hours 5 minutes
05:45
Air France AF185
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22:40 		14 hours 5 minutes
05:45
Air France AF6903
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11:00 		8 hours 21 minutes
18:55
CMA CGM Air Cargo 2C607
CMA CGM Air Cargo 		20/01/2026
20:46 		13 hours 23 minutes
None
CMA CGM Air Cargo 2C605
CMA CGM Air Cargo 		20/01/2026
05:15 		13 hours 46 minutes
12:44

Cathay Pacific Flight CX261 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Cathay Pacific CX261 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 14 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 9607 km (5970 miles).

What is the current status of Cathay Pacific CX261 flight?

The current status of flight Cathay Pacific CX261 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Cathay Pacific CX261 flight?

All Cathay Pacific CX261 flights are operated using Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.

When does the flight Cathay Pacific CX261 arrive?

Flight Cathay Pacific CX261 arrives at 07:35.

Which terminal the flight Cathay Pacific CX261 is arriving at?

Flight Cathay Pacific CX261 arrives in Charles de Gaulle Airport at Terminal 2A.

How many Cathay Pacific CX261 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Cathay Pacific CX261 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .