How long is the CX261 flight from Hong Kong to Paris?

The timetable allows 14 h 15 min. Hong Kong to Paris is 9,590 km (5,959 mi).

Which terminal does CX261 use?

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

What other flight numbers does CX261 have?

Also listed as CPA261 (Cathay Pacific's ICAO code) and CX 261.

CX261 Flight Status Cathay Pacific: Hong Kong to Paris (CPA261)

Cathay Pacific CX 261

Landed 41' Late

HKG Hong Kong

Scheduled: 00:30
Actual: 01:53

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 65

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

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CDG Paris

Scheduled: 07:45
Actual: 08:26
Delay: 41'

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 65

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time CET

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

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Landed 2h 41m ago 100%

HKG 01:53 CDG 08:26

9,590 km (5,959 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 9590 km / 5959 miles · Scheduled Duration: 14:15 · Actual Duration: 13:33

CX 261 Flight Status & Schedule Cathay Pacific Hong Kong to Paris

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 14	HKG	CDG	01:53	08:26	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 13	HKG	CDG	00:42	07:04	Landed	Track >
Nov 12	HKG	CDG	00:51	07:15	Landed	Track >
Nov 11	HKG	CDG	00:47	07:10	Landed	Track >
Nov 10	HKG	CDG	01:27	07:55	Landed	Track >
Nov 09	HKG	CDG	01:01	07:27	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	HKG	CDG	00:54	07:09	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	HKG	CDG	00:55	07:15	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	HKG	CDG	01:02	07:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	HKG	CDG	01:14	07:36	Landed	Track >

Cathay Pacific flight CX 261 links Hong Kong and Paris, 9,590 km (5,959 mi) apart, and flies daily. The timetable allows 14 h 15 min, but the flight usually takes about 13 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left 1 h 23 min late and landed at 08:26, 41 minutes late.

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About CX 261

Cathay Pacific Flight CX261 connects Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Paris, France, taking off from Hong Kong International Airport HKG and landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG.

Route: Hong Kong International Airport HKG to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG
Distance: 9,590 km (5,959 mi)
Typical flight time: 13 h 25 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 10
Average delay when late: 41 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 1

CX 261 FAQ

How long is the CX261 flight from Hong Kong to Paris?: The timetable allows 14 h 15 min. Hong Kong to Paris is 9,590 km (5,959 mi).
How often is CX261 from Hong Kong to Paris late?: 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 41 minutes on average.
When was the latest CX261 flight from Hong Kong to Paris?: The latest CX261 was the 00:30 (local time) departure from Hong Kong on 14 November 2026; it landed 41 minutes late.
Which days does CX261 fly from Hong Kong to Paris?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CX261 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CX261 have?: Also listed as CPA261 (Cathay Pacific's ICAO code) and CX 261.

CX261 and Hong Kong HKG to Paris CDG Flights

Other flights departing from Hong Kong HKG: CX105, CX749, CX880

Other flights arriving at Paris CDG: WB700, AF7345, AF7419

All flights connecting Hong Kong HKG to Paris CDG.