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CX749 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight CX749 operated by Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB) on Nov 7, 2026 has departed at 01:10 (Local time in Hong Kong, UTC+8) and is expected to arrive at 07:33 (Local time in Johannesburg, UTC+2) at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
HKG-JNB

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
Hong Kong(HKG)
00:48
Scheduled: 00:30, Nov 6
Hong Kong International Airport T1
10687km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 55m
Johannesburg(JNB)
07:07
Scheduled: 07:25, Nov 6
O.R. Tambo International Airport B
Check-in Counter
A,C
Boarding Gate
35
Arrival Gate
11
Baggage
2
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En route
Your flight has departed Hong Kong and is expected to arrive in Johannesburg at 07:33.
Hong Kong(HKG)
01:10
Scheduled: 00:30, Nov 7
Hong Kong International Airport T1
10687km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 55m
Johannesburg(JNB)
07:33
Scheduled: 07:25, Nov 7
O.R. Tambo International Airport B
Check-in Counter
A,C
Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
A11
Baggage
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CX749 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX749 flight flying from Hong Kong to Johannesburg on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350 XWB. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 280 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 10,687 km.
flight status
Airbus A350 XWB
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
9y, 6m
Seats
280
Distance
10,687 km

Flight History for CX749

Trip.com historical records show that the last CX749 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from HKG at approximately 00:48. This flight is expected to arrrive in JNB at 07:07.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Hong Kong (HKG) Johannesburg (JNB) 359 00:46 07:04 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Hong Kong (HKG) Johannesburg (JNB) 359 00:59 07:21 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Hong Kong (HKG) Johannesburg (JNB) 359 00:55 07:18 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Hong Kong (HKG) Johannesburg (JNB) 359 01:04 07:32 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Hong Kong (HKG) Johannesburg (JNB) 359 01:00 07:26 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Hong Kong (HKG) Johannesburg (JNB) 359 00:48 07:07 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Hong Kong (HKG) Johannesburg (JNB) 359 01:10 07:33 En route

CX749 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CX749 is 70% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
30 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
4 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
50 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
4 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight cx749?

    Flight cx749 has departed (status: En route). Departure 01:10, estimated arrival 07:33 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight cx749 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 01:10 and is estimated to arrive at 07:33.
  • Flight cx749 is scheduled to depart at 00:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 01:10, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight cx749 is scheduled to arrive at 07:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:33. Status is En route as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight cx749, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 1. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight cx749 is operated by Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB). Typical flight time is about 12 hours55 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight cx749 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 cx749 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 7, 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 cx749 has departed from Hong Kong (HKG) at 01:10 (status: En route).
  • Flight cx749 usually flies a Airbus A350 XWB 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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