How long is the CX178 flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong?

The timetable allows 9 hours. Melbourne to Hong Kong is 7,412 km (4,606 mi).

Which terminal does CX178 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does CX178 have?

Also listed as CPA178 (Cathay Pacific's ICAO code) and CX 178.

CX178 Flight Status Cathay Pacific: Melbourne to Hong Kong (CPA178)

Cathay Pacific CX 178

Scheduled in 3h40'

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled: 00:45
Estimated: 00:45

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 4

Departure: Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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HKG Hong Kong

Scheduled: 06:45
Estimated
Delay

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

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Departs in 3h 40m 0%

MEL 00:45 HKG 06:45

7,412 km (4,606 mi) to fly

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

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Distance: 7412 km / 4606 miles · Scheduled Duration: 09:00 · Typical Duration: 08:30

CX 178 Flight Status & Schedule Cathay Pacific Melbourne to Hong Kong

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 15	MEL	HKG	00:45	06:45	Scheduled	Track >
Nov 14	MEL	HKG	01:13	06:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 13	MEL	HKG	00:54	06:20	Landed	Track >
Nov 12	MEL	HKG	02:04	07:20	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 11	MEL	HKG	00:48	06:17	Landed	Track >
Nov 10	MEL	HKG	01:02	06:36	Landed	Track >
Nov 09	MEL	HKG	00:55	06:34	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	MEL	HKG	00:48	06:13	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	MEL	HKG	00:56	06:25	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	MEL	HKG	01:06	06:48	Landed	Track >

Cathay Pacific operates CX 178 from Melbourne to Hong Kong, a 7,412 km (4,606 mi) trip, daily. The timetable allows 9 hours, but the flight usually takes about 8 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. Tomorrow's flight is scheduled to leave at 00:45 and arrive at 06:45 local time.

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About CX 178

Cathay Pacific Flight CX178 connects Melbourne, Australia to Hong Kong, Hong Kong, taking off from Melbourne Airport MEL and landing at Hong Kong International Airport HKG.

Route: Melbourne Airport MEL to Hong Kong International Airport HKG
Distance: 7,412 km (4,606 mi)
Typical flight time: 8 h 30 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 8 of the last 9
Average delay when late: 35 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 2

CX 178 FAQ

How long is the CX178 flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong?: The timetable allows 9 hours. Melbourne to Hong Kong is 7,412 km (4,606 mi).
How often is CX178 from Melbourne to Hong Kong late?: 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 35 minutes on average.
When was the latest CX178 flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong?: The latest CX178 was the 00:45 (local time) departure from Melbourne on 14 November 2026; it landed 1 minute early.
Which days does CX178 fly from Melbourne to Hong Kong?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CX178 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CX178 have?: Also listed as CPA178 (Cathay Pacific's ICAO code) and CX 178.

Cathay Pacific CX178 News

Incident CX178 - Cathay Pacific A35K near Hong Kong on Mar 28th 2023, hydraulic failure

CX178 and Melbourne MEL to Hong Kong HKG Flights

Flight CX178 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AY5844, BA4140, OM5612

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: MH128, SQ218, AI309

Other flights arriving at Hong Kong HKG: UA877, HX81

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Hong Kong HKG.