Cathay Pacific CX178 Flight Status
According to the latest from Trip.com for Cathay Pacific Flight CX178 from Melbourne to Hong Kong (MEL–HKG): Great news — Flight CX178 has landed safely at Hong Kong Intl. Airport (HKG) at 6:17 AM local time, arriving about 38m early.
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
7425km
9h 10m
Check-in Counter
C,D,E
Boarding Gate
18B
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 38m early
7425km
9h 10m
Check-in Counter
C,D,E
Boarding Gate
18A
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
15
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7425km
9h 10m
Check-in Counter
C,D,E
Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
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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.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
23 minutes
Age
11y, 7m
Seats
361
Flight Distance
7,425 km
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
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 38% of flights
44 cm
Seat width better than on 13% of flights
96°
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
96°
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
208 cm
More legroom than on 100% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for CX178
Trip.com historical records show that the last CX178 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from MEL at approximately 1:10 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in HKG at 6:37 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 12:55 AM | 6:29 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 1:04 AM | 6:36 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 12:53 AM | 6:22 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 1:05 AM | 6:30 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 1:10 AM | 6:37 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 1:04 AM | 6:17 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 12:45 AM | 6:11 AM | 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 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
%
Canceled
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
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight cx178?
Flight cx178 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 6:17 AM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight cx178 on time today?
Flight cx178 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 6:17 AM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight cx178 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight cx178 is scheduled to depart at 12:45 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 1:04 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight cx178 scheduled to arrive?
Flight cx178 is scheduled to arrive at 6:55 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:17 AM. Status is Arrived as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight cx178?
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.What is the baggage carousel number for flight cx178?
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.What route does flight cx178 fly?
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.How can I check real-time status for flight cx178?
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 flight cx178 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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.Has flight cx178 departed from Melbourne?
Flight cx178 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 1:04 AM; actual arrival 6:17 AM.What is the seat configuration for flight cx178?
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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