CX979 Flight Status Cathay Pacific: Xiamen to Hong Kong (CPA979)

Cathay Pacific CX 979

Scheduled in 2h16'

XMN Xiamen

Scheduled
20:40
Estimated
20:40

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 17

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

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

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HKG Hong Kong

Scheduled
22:25

Terminal: 1

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

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

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Departs in 2h 16m 0%

XMN 20:40 HKG 22:25

496 km (308 mi) to fly

Route map XMN to HKG Map of the great-circle route from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, China to Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, 496 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. XMN HKG 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: 496 km / 308 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:45 · Typical Duration: 01:05

CX 979 Flight Status & Schedule Cathay Pacific Xiamen to Hong Kong

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 14 XMN HKG 20:40 22:25 Scheduled Track >
Nov 13 XMN HKG 20:53 21:54 Landed Track >
Nov 12 XMN HKG 21:08 22:11 Landed Track >
Nov 11 XMN HKG 20:47 21:51 Landed Track >
Nov 10 XMN HKG 20:55 22:00 Landed Track >
Nov 09 XMN HKG 20:56 22:01 Landed Track >
Nov 08 XMN HKG 21:02 22:14 Landed Track >
Nov 07 XMN HKG 20:49 21:52 Landed Track >
Nov 06 XMN HKG 21:19 22:26 Landed Track >
Nov 05 XMN HKG 20:58 22:06 Landed Track >

Cathay Pacific's Xiamen–Hong Kong flight covers 496 km (308 mi) and runs daily. Its timetable allows 1 h 45 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 20:40 and arrive at 22:25 local time.

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About CX 979

Cathay Pacific Flight CX979 connects Xiamen, China to Hong Kong, Hong Kong, taking off from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport XMN and landing at Hong Kong International Airport HKG.

Route
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport XMN to Hong Kong International Airport HKG
Distance
496 km (308 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
Flies
Daily
On time
9 of the last 9
Usually departs from
Terminal 3

CX 979 FAQ

How long is the CX979 flight from Xiamen to Hong Kong?
The timetable allows 1 h 45 min. Xiamen to Hong Kong is 496 km (308 mi).
How often is CX979 from Xiamen to Hong Kong late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
When was the latest CX979 flight from Xiamen to Hong Kong?
The latest CX979 was the 20:40 (local time) departure from Xiamen on 13 November 2026; it landed 31 minutes early.
Which days does CX979 fly from Xiamen to Hong Kong?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CX979 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) 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 CX979 have?
Also listed as CPA979 (Cathay Pacific's ICAO code) and CX 979.

CX979 and Xiamen XMN to Hong Kong HKG Flights

Other flights departing from Xiamen XMN: CZ3806, CA1816, 9C6743

Other flights arriving at Hong Kong HKG: ET645, UO183, CX531

All flights connecting Xiamen XMN to Hong Kong HKG.