Cathay Pacific CX979 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the CX979 flight operated by Cathay Pacific on May 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Xiamen (XMN) to Hong Kong (HKG). The flight is expected to depart at 20:35 and land at 22:00 .
Fri, May 15
Sat, May 16
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 45m
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51
Arrival Gate
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 45m
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Boarding Gate
51
Arrival Gate
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CX978
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Hong Kong (HKG) 
Xiamen (XMN)
Xiamen (XMN)Scheduled: 19:25
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CX979 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX979 flight flying from Xiamen to Hong Kong on 5/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300. This aircraft has been in service for 28y. The aircraft is equipped with 398 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 492 km.
Boeing 777-300
Punctuality (Departure)
60%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80%
Late on average
55 minutes
Age
28y
Seats
398
Distance
492 km
Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
81 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
114 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
126°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for CX979
Trip.com historical records show that the last CX979 flight departed on Fri, May 15 from XMN at approximately 20:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in HKG at 22:00.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, May 10 | Xiamen (XMN) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 333 | 20:42 | 21:49 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 11 | Xiamen (XMN) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 773 | 20:35 | 21:35 | Scheduled |
| Tue, May 12 | Xiamen (XMN) | Hong Kong (HKG) | JET | 20:35 | 22:00 | Scheduled |
| Wed, May 13 | Xiamen (XMN) | Hong Kong (HKG) | JET | 20:35 | 22:00 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 14 | Xiamen (XMN) | Hong Kong (HKG) | JET | 20:35 | 22:00 | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 15 | Xiamen (XMN) | Hong Kong (HKG) | JET | 20:35 | 22:00 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 16 | Xiamen (XMN) | Hong Kong (HKG) | JET | 20:35 | 22:00 | Scheduled |
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CX979 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CX979 is 60% (Late on average 1 hour30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 55 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60%
Late on average 1 hour30 minutes
Early
0%
On time
60%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
13%
90 mins late
13%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 55 minutes
Early
63%
On time
17%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
10%
Cancelled
0%
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