CX253 Flight Status Cathay Pacific: Hong Kong to London (CPA253)

Cathay Pacific CX 253

En-Route, Arriving in 10h16'

HKG Hong Kong

Scheduled
13:30
Actual
13:46

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 41

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

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LHR London

Scheduled
20:10
Estimated
19:26

Terminal: 3

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Departed 3h 23m ago · lands in 10h 16m 25%

HKG 13:46 LHR 19:26

2,392 km (1,486 mi) flown · 7,238 km (4,498 mi) to go

Route map HKG to LHR Map of the great-circle route from Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong to London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, 9630 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. HKG LHR Map data: Natural Earth

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

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Distance: 9630 km / 5984 miles · Scheduled Duration: 14:40 · Typical Duration: 13:45

CX 253 Flight Status & Schedule Cathay Pacific Hong Kong to London

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 13 HKG LHR 13:46 19:26 En-Route Track >
Nov 12 HKG LHR 13:49 19:41 Landed Track >
Nov 11 HKG LHR 14:08 19:54 Landed Track >
Nov 10 HKG LHR 14:08 20:02 Landed Track >
Nov 09 HKG LHR 13:58 19:45 Landed Track >
Nov 08 HKG LHR 14:11 19:56 Landed Track >
Nov 07 HKG LHR 14:29 19:55 Landed Track >
Nov 06 HKG LHR 14:04 19:48 Landed Track >
Nov 05 HKG LHR 14:36 20:22 Landed Track >
Nov 04 HKG LHR 13:45 19:36 Landed Track >

Cathay Pacific flight CX 253 links Hong Kong and London, 9,630 km (5,984 mi) apart, and flies daily. The timetable allows 14 h 40 min, but the flight usually takes about 13 h 45 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 13:46, 16 minutes late, and is due in London at 19:26, 44 minutes early.

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About CX 253

Route
Hong Kong International Airport HKG to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance
9,630 km (5,984 mi)
Typical flight time
13 h 45 min
Flies
Daily
On time
9 of the last 9
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

CX 253 FAQ

How long is the CX253 flight?
The timetable allows 14 h 40 min. Hong Kong to London is 9,630 km (5,984 mi).
How often is CX253 late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does CX253 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CX253 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CX253 have?
Also listed as CPA253 (Cathay Pacific's ICAO code) and CX 253.

CX253 and Hong Kong HKG to London LHR Flights

Other flights departing from Hong Kong HKG: BR868, HX262, CX870, PR319

Other flights arriving at London LHR: VS26, BA178, SV117

All flights connecting Hong Kong HKG to London LHR.