Cathay Pacific CX56 Flight Status Today

International flight Cathay Pacific CX56 takes off from Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by Cathay Pacific. The plane leaves Hong Kong International Airport at 23:40 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 02:30 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 2 hours 50 minutes.

CX56 - CPA56 Cathay Pacific (CX)
HKG Hong Kong Hong Kong
Flight HKG to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Hong Kong International Airport
IATA: HKGICAO: VHHH
Scheduled 23:40
None None
Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 02:30
None None
CX56 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1252 kms / 778 miles
Airline
  • Cathay Pacific
  • IATA: CX
  • ICAO: CPA
  • Operating Days: Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Cargo/Mail
  • Seats: 0
  • Freight capacity: 108 tons
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 747-400 Freighter
  • Callsign: F-VHST1
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Wednesday 2026-01-21 04:55 AM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Wednesday 2026-01-21 04:55 AM

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Cathay Pacific Flight CX56 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Cathay Pacific CX56 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 1252 km (778 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Cathay Pacific CX56 flight?

All Cathay Pacific CX56 flights are operated using Boeing 747-400 Freighter aircraft.

How many Cathay Pacific CX56 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Cathay Pacific CX56 is operated on Saturday.