How long is the CX1778 flight?

The timetable allows 12 h 15 min. Madrid to Mexico City is 9,065 km (5,633 mi).

Which terminal does CX1778 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 4S at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does CX1778 have?

Also listed as CPA1778 (Cathay Pacific's ICAO code) and CX 1778.

Can I get compensation if CX1778 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €600 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

CX1778 Flight Status Cathay Pacific: Madrid to Mexico City (CPA1778)

Cathay Pacific CX 1778

Landed On Time

MAD Madrid

Scheduled: 13:25
Actual: 13:43

Terminal: 4S | Gate: S128

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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MEX Mexico City

Scheduled: 18:40
Actual: 17:56
Delay

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST

Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

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Landed 13h 33m ago 100%

MAD 13:43 MEX 17:56

9,065 km (5,633 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 9065 km / 5633 miles · Scheduled Duration: 12:15 · Actual Duration: 11:13

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CX 1778 Flight Status & Schedule Cathay Pacific Madrid to Mexico City

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	MAD	MEX	13:43	17:56	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	MAD	MEX	14:17	18:21	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	MAD	MEX	14:34	18:40	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	MAD	MEX	13:49	18:01	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	MAD	MEX	14:20	18:11	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	MAD	MEX	13:48	18:14	Landed	Track >

Cathay Pacific operates CX 1778 from Madrid to Mexico City, a 9,065 km (5,633 mi) trip, four times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). With 12 h 15 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 11 h 10 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 18 minutes late and still landed at 17:56, 44 minutes early.

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About CX 1778

Route: Madrid Barajas Airport MAD to Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport MEX
Distance: 9,065 km (5,633 mi)
Typical flight time: 11 h 10 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
On time: 6 of the last 6
Usually departs from: Terminal 4S

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Yesterday's flight landed 44 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

CX 1778 FAQ

How long is the CX1778 flight?: The timetable allows 12 h 15 min. Madrid to Mexico City is 9,065 km (5,633 mi).
How often is CX1778 late?: None of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does CX1778 fly?: Four times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CX1778 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 4S at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CX1778 have?: Also listed as CPA1778 (Cathay Pacific's ICAO code) and CX 1778.
Can I get compensation if CX1778 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €600 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

CX1778 and Madrid MAD to Mexico City MEX Flights

Flight CX1778 is a code-share Cathay Pacific flight of the Iberia operated IB307.

Other flights departing from Madrid MAD: AC835, IB307

Other flights arriving at Mexico City MEX: IB307, AM385

All flights connecting Madrid MAD to Mexico City MEX.