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CX178 Flight Status

Status: Flight CX178 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Cathay Pacific flight CX178 from Melbourne to Hong Kong (MEL-HKG): Landed: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) at 06:17 (local time) Early: Approximately 38m early.
Wed, Oct 21
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
MEL-HKG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
Melbourne(MEL)
01:10
Scheduled: 00:45, Oct 21
Melbourne Airport T2
7425km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 10m
Hong Kong(HKG)
06:37
Scheduled: 06:55, Oct 21
Hong Kong International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
C,D,E
Boarding Gate
18B
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
2
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 38m early
Melbourne(MEL)
01:04
Scheduled: 00:45, Oct 22
Melbourne Airport T2
7425km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 10m
Hong Kong(HKG)
06:17
Scheduled: 06:55, Oct 22
Hong Kong International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
C,D,E
Boarding Gate
18A
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
15
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
00:45
Scheduled: 00:45, Oct 23
Melbourne Airport T2
7425km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 10m
Hong Kong(HKG)
06:11
Scheduled: 06:55, Oct 23
Hong Kong International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
C,D,E
Boarding Gate
11
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 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 361 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 7,425 km.
flight status
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
83 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
23 minutes
Age
11y, 7m
Seats
361
Distance
7,425 km

Flight History for CX178

Trip.com historical records show that the last CX178 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from MEL at approximately 01:10. This flight is expected to arrrive in HKG at 06:37.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 17 Melbourne (MEL) Hong Kong (HKG) 77W 00:55 06:29 Arrived
Sun, Oct 18 Melbourne (MEL) Hong Kong (HKG) 77W 01:04 06:36 Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Melbourne (MEL) Hong Kong (HKG) 77W 00:53 06:22 Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Melbourne (MEL) Hong Kong (HKG) 77W 01:05 06:30 Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Melbourne (MEL) Hong Kong (HKG) 77W 01:10 06:37 Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Melbourne (MEL) Hong Kong (HKG) 77W 01:04 06:17 Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 Melbourne (MEL) Hong Kong (HKG) 77W 00:45 06:11 Scheduled

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 83% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 23 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 23 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight cx178?

    Flight cx178 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 06:17 (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight cx178 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 06:17; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight cx178 is scheduled to depart at 00:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 01:04, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight cx178 is scheduled to arrive at 06:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:17. Status is Arrived as of Oct 22, 2026.
  • For flight cx178, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 18A. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight cx178 is expected at carousel 15 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight cx178 is operated by Cathay Pacific from Melbourne (MEL) to Hong Kong (HKG). Typical flight time is about 9 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight cx178 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 cx178 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 22, 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.
  • Flight cx178 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 01:04; actual arrival 06:17.
  • Flight cx178 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: Hong Kong Weather & Time

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Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-3 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Melbourne 09:17 | Hong Kong 06:17

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