How long is the CX1780 flight?

The timetable allows 12 h 20 min. Madrid to Mexico City is 9,065 km (5,633 mi).

Which terminal does CX1780 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 CX1780 have?

Also listed as CPA1780 (Cathay Pacific's ICAO code) and CX 1780.

Can I get compensation if CX1780 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.

CX1780 Flight Status Cathay Pacific: Madrid to Mexico City (CPA1780)

Cathay Pacific CX 1780

Landed On Time

MAD Madrid

Scheduled: 16:50
Actual: 17:20

Terminal: 4S | Gate: S2

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

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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MEX Mexico City

Scheduled: 22:10
Actual: 21:40
Delay

Terminal: 1

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

Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

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Landed 9h 33m ago 100%

MAD 17:20 MEX 21:40

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: 12:20 · Actual Duration: 11:20

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CX 1780 Flight Status & Schedule Cathay Pacific Madrid to Mexico City

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	MAD	MEX	17:20	21:40	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	MAD	MEX	17:22	21:28	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	MAD	MEX	17:30	21:34	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	MAD	MEX	17:23	21:28	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	MAD	MEX	17:08	20:59	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	MAD	MEX	17:42	22:02	Landed	Track >

Cathay Pacific's Madrid–Mexico City flight covers 9,065 km (5,633 mi) and runs four times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The timetable allows 12 h 20 min, but the flight usually takes about 11 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 30 minutes late and still landed at 21:40, 30 minutes early.

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About CX 1780

Route: Madrid Barajas Airport MAD to Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport MEX
Distance: 9,065 km (5,633 mi)
Typical flight time: 11 h 5 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 30 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

CX 1780 FAQ

How long is the CX1780 flight?: The timetable allows 12 h 20 min. Madrid to Mexico City is 9,065 km (5,633 mi).
How often is CX1780 late?: None of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does CX1780 fly?: Four times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CX1780 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 CX1780 have?: Also listed as CPA1780 (Cathay Pacific's ICAO code) and CX 1780.
Can I get compensation if CX1780 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.

CX1780 and Madrid MAD to Mexico City MEX Flights

Flight CX1780 is a code-share Cathay Pacific flight of the Iberia operated IB311.

Other flights departing from Madrid MAD: FR3186, IB311, I21549, W47545

Other flights arriving at Mexico City MEX: IB311, VB1373, 5D109, 5D375

All flights connecting Madrid MAD to Mexico City MEX.