Cathay Pacific CX178 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX178 flight operated by Cathay Pacific on May 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hong Kong (HKG). The flight is expected to depart at 23:45 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+10) and land at 06:27 (local time in Hong Kong, UTC+8)
Wed, May 6
Thu, May 7
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
7425km
9h 10m
Check-in Counter
C,D
Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
16
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7425km
9h 10m
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
18
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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CX178 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX178 flight flying from Melbourne to Hong Kong on 5/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 16y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 275 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 7,425km.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
60%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
16y, 4m
Seats
275
Flight Distance
7,425km
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
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 33% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
145°
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
109 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 33% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
206 cm
Legroom
91 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-1-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for CX178
Trip.com historical records show that the last CX178 flight departed on Wed, May 6 from MEL at approximately 00:01. This flight is expected to arrrive in HKG at 06:50.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, May 1 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 23:58 | 06:43 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 23:53 | 06:57 | Arrived |
| Sun, May 3 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 00:01 | 06:56 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 00:03 | 06:48 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 00:26 | 07:12 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 00:01 | 06:50 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 23:45 | 06:27 | Scheduled |
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CX178 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CX178 is 60% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 0 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60%
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
0%
On time
60%
30 mins late
37%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
57%
On time
37%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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