Cathay Pacific CX56 flight status now

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 00:15
1 None
Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 02:45
2 None
CX56 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 26 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 747-8F Freighter
  • Callsign: F-VHST1
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Wednesday 2025-11-19 18:43 PM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Wednesday 2025-11-19 18:43 PM

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 00:15 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 02:45 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 2 hours 26 minutes.

Similar flight route from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (PVG)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Shanghai Airlines FM3016
Shanghai Airlines 		19/11/2025
12:30 		2 hours 26 minutes
14:55
Air Hong Kong LD782
Air Hong Kong 		19/11/2025
03:50 		2 hours 16 minutes
06:05
Shanghai Airlines FM3028
Shanghai Airlines 		19/11/2025
09:35 		2 hours 19 minutes
12:00
Shanghai Airlines FM3030
Shanghai Airlines 		19/11/2025
07:40 		2 hours 26 minutes
10:30
Shanghai Airlines FM3022
Shanghai Airlines 		19/11/2025
15:25 		2 hours 35 minutes
18:00
Hainan Airlines HU8355
Hainan Airlines 		19/11/2025
21:20 		2 hours 20 minutes
23:40
Shanghai Airlines FM3024
Shanghai Airlines 		19/11/2025
17:40 		2 hours 30 minutes
20:10
Hainan Airlines HU8359
Hainan Airlines 		19/11/2025
13:15 		2 hours 25 minutes
15:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 26 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 747-8F Freighter aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Cathay Pacific CX56 is arriving at?

Flight Cathay Pacific CX56 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Cathay Pacific CX56 flights are operated a week?

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