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Quick facts about Cathay Pacific

À propos Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific (IATA: CX, ICAO: CPA) is a HK airline and a member of the oneworld alliance.

Cathay Pacific is the flag carrier of Hong Kong and one of Asia's most acclaimed premium airlines, a founding member of the oneworld alliance. Based at Hong Kong International Airport — consistently ranked the world's best — Cathay Pacific is known for exceptional service standards, its Marco Polo frequent flyer programme, and industry-leading business class products.

Did you know? Cathay Pacific's flight CX893 from Hong Kong to New York JFK via a Pacific route covers one of the longest distances flown on a single airline routing in the world.

Cathay Pacific — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Cathay Pacific passengers

Main Hubs
Hong Kong International (HKG)
Founded
1946 — 80 years of service
Fleet Size
~195 aircraft
Airbus A350, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777X (on order)
Destinations
90+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag on most routes. Business: 40kg. Carry-on: 7kg. All fares include at least one checked bag. Premium Economy includes 30kg.
Check-in Tips
Cathay Pacific online check-in opens 48 hours before departure. Hong Kong International offers some of the smoothest connections in Asia — 60 minutes is typically sufficient for most transfers.

How to Track Cathay Pacific Flights

Tracking a Cathay Pacific flight on Departra is simple. Enter your CX flight number in the search box above — for example, CX100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.