Cathay Pacific CX161 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX161 flight operated by Cathay Pacific on Oct 23, 2026, flying from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD), departed at 21:57 and is expected to arrive at 09:25 (local time in Sydney, UTC+11) and land at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Fri, Oct 23
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En route
Your flight has departed Hong Kong and is expected to arrive in Sydney at 09:25.
7395km
9h 5m
Check-in Counter
A,C
Boarding Gate
64
Arrival Gate
32
Baggage
14
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CX161 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX161 flight flying from Hong Kong to Sydney on 10/24/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 280 seats.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
60
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Age
8y, 6m
Seats
280
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 21% of flights
46 cm
Seat width better than on 36% of flights
115°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
102 cm
More legroom than on 82% of flights
51 cm
Seat width better than on 82% of flights
135°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
114 cm
More legroom than on 64% of flights
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for CX161
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 22:38 | 09:56 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 21:57 | 09:28 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 22:01 | 09:35 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 22:00 | 09:26 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 22:07 | 09:37 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 21:59 | 09:28 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 21:57 | 09:25 | En route |
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CX161 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CX161 is 60% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
30 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
60
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Early
53
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight cx161?
Flight cx161 has departed (status: En route). Departure 21:57, estimated arrival 09:25 (updated Oct 24, 2026).Is flight cx161 on time today?
Flight cx161 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 21:57 and is estimated to arrive at 09:25.Has flight cx161 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight cx161 is scheduled to depart at 21:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:57, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 24, 2026).When is flight cx161 scheduled to arrive?
Flight cx161 is scheduled to arrive at 09:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:25. Status is En route as of Oct 24, 2026.What is the gate information for flight cx161?
For flight cx161, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 64. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight cx161?
After arrival, baggage for flight cx161 is expected at carousel 14 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight cx161 fly?
Flight cx161 is operated by Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 9 hours 5 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight cx161?
Track flight cx161 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight cx161 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If cx161 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 24, 2026). Contact Cathay Pacific or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight cx161 departed from Hong Kong?
Flight cx161 has departed from Hong Kong (HKG) at 21:57 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight cx161?
Flight cx161 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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