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Cathay Pacific CX879 Flight Status Today
International flight Cathay Pacific CX879 takes off from San Francisco (SFO) United States to Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong. It's operated by Cathay Pacific. The plane leaves San Francisco International Airport at 11:25 20 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at Hong Kong International Airport at 19:00 21 January 2026 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight will last about 15 hours 35 minutes.
Current status of CX879 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 29 minutes
CX879 - CPA879
Cathay Pacific (CX)
SFO
San Francisco United States
HKG
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 9 hours, 29 minutes
Scheduled
11:25 20 January 2026
INTL
None
CX879 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AA 8932, OM 5879
- Flight Duration: 15 hours 35 minutes
- Flight Distance: 11144 kms / 6925 miles
Airline
- Cathay Pacific
- IATA: CX
- ICAO: CPA
- Operating Days: Wednesday, 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: F-SAT5
- Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Arrival Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
- Current Time in San Francisco: Tuesday 2026-01-20 01:56 AM
- Current Time in Hong Kong: Tuesday 2026-01-20 17:56 PM
Flight routes similar to Cathay Pacific CX879
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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UA869 United Airlines |
20/01/2026 11:40 |
15 hours 40 minutes 19:20 |
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UA877 United Airlines |
20/01/2026 23:15 |
15 hours 30 minutes 06:45 |
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CX873 Cathay Pacific |
20/01/2026 22:55 |
15 hours 20 minutes 06:15 |
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AA8931 American Airlines |
20/01/2026 22:55 |
15 hours 20 minutes 06:15 |
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OM5879 Miat - Mongolian Airlines |
20/01/2026 11:25 |
15 hours 35 minutes 19:00 |
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AA8932 American Airlines |
20/01/2026 11:25 |
15 hours 35 minutes 19:00 |
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OM5873 Miat - Mongolian Airlines |
20/01/2026 22:55 |
15 hours 20 minutes 06:15 |
|
MH9183 Malaysia Airlines |
20/01/2026 22:55 |
15 hours 20 minutes 06:15 |
Cathay Pacific Flight CX879 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Cathay Pacific CX879 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 15 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 11144 km (6925 miles).
What is the current status of Cathay Pacific CX879 flight?
The current status of flight Cathay Pacific CX879 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Cathay Pacific CX879 flight?
All Cathay Pacific CX879 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
When does the flight Cathay Pacific CX879 arrive?
Flight Cathay Pacific CX879 arrives at 19:00.
Which terminal the flight Cathay Pacific CX879 is arriving at?
Flight Cathay Pacific CX879 arrives in Hong Kong International Airport at Terminal 1.
How many Cathay Pacific CX879 flights are operated a week?
2 flights per week. The Flight Cathay Pacific CX879 is operated on Wednesday, Sunday.