Cathay Pacific CX879 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX879 flight operated by Cathay Pacific on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG). The flight is expected to depart at 1:00 PM (local time in San Francisco, UTC-7) and land at 5:50 PM (local time in Hong Kong, UTC+8) .
Wed, Oct 21
Thu, Oct 22
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En route
Your flight has departed San Francisco and is expected to arrive in Hong Kong at 6:53 PM.
11128km
14h 55m
Check-in Counter
AISLE 11
Boarding Gate
A2
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
14h 55m
Check-in Counter
AISLE 11
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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CX879 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX879 flight flying from San Francisco to Hong Kong on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 11m.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
30
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
27 minutes
Age
11y, 11m
Seats
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Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 25% 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 better than on 25% of flights
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
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
206 cm
Legroom
91 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for CX879
Trip.com historical records show that the last CX879 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from SFO at approximately 2:03 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in HKG at 6:53 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 16 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 2:08 PM | 7:21 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 1:42 PM | 6:26 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 1:56 PM | 6:39 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 1:56 PM | 6:38 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 1:37 PM | 6:27 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 2:03 PM | 6:53 PM | En route |
| Thu, Oct 22 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 1:00 PM | 5:50 PM | Scheduled |
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CX879 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CX879 is 30% (Late on average 39 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 27 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
30
%
Late on average
39 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
60
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
27 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
13
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight cx879?
Flight cx879 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 1:00 PM, arrival 6:55 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight cx879 on time today?
Flight cx879 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 1:00 PM, with arrival at 6:55 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight cx879 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight cx879 is scheduled to depart at 1:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 1:00 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight cx879 scheduled to arrive?
Flight cx879 is scheduled to arrive at 6:55 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:50 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What route does flight cx879 fly?
Flight cx879 is operated by Cathay Pacific from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG). Typical flight time is about 14 hours55 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight cx879?
Track flight cx879 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 cx879 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If cx879 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 cx879 departed from San Francisco?
Flight cx879 has not departed from San Francisco (SFO) yet and is currently on schedule for 1:00 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight cx879?
Flight cx879 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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