Cathay Pacific CX181 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX181 flight operated by Cathay Pacific on Oct 22, 2026, flying from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD), departed at 00:58 (local time in Hong Kong, UTC+8) and is expected to arrive at 12:24 (local time in Sydney, UTC+11) at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 21m early
7395km
9h
Check-in Counter
A,C
Boarding Gate
50
Arrival Gate
36
Baggage
14
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En route
Your flight has departed Hong Kong and is expected to arrive in Sydney at 12:24.
7395km
9h
Check-in Counter
A,C
Boarding Gate
67
Arrival Gate
30
Baggage
15
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
9h
Check-in Counter
A,C
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
5
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CX181 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX181 flight from Hong Kong to Sydney on 10/22/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 11m. The aircraft has 361 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 7,395km.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
11y, 11m
Seats
361
Flight Distance
7,395km
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 20% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 60% of flights
130°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
130°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
109 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 20% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for CX181
Trip.com historical records show that the last CX181 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from HKG at approximately 00:58. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 12:24.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 01:10 | 12:22 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 01:04 | 12:16 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 01:17 | 12:45 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 01:03 | 12:40 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 00:58 | 12:24 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 00:58 | 12:24 | En route |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Hong Kong (HKG) | Sydney (SYD) | 77W | 00:45 | 12:45 | Scheduled |
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CX181 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CX181 is 70% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
24 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Early on average
4 minutes
Early
63
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight cx181?
Flight cx181 has departed (status: En route). Departure 00:58, estimated arrival 12:24 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight cx181 on time today?
Flight cx181 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 00:58 and is estimated to arrive at 12:24.Has flight cx181 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight cx181 is scheduled to depart at 00:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:58, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight cx181 scheduled to arrive?
Flight cx181 is scheduled to arrive at 12:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:24. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight cx181?
For flight cx181, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 67. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight cx181?
After arrival, baggage for flight cx181 is expected at carousel 15 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight cx181 fly?
Flight cx181 is operated by Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 9 hours; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight cx181?
Track flight cx181 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight cx181 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If cx181 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact Cathay Pacific or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight cx181 departed from Hong Kong?
Flight cx181 has departed from Hong Kong (HKG) at 00:58 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight cx181?
Flight cx181 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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