Cathay Pacific CX256 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX256 flight operated by Cathay Pacific on Nov 10, 2026, flying from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG), departed at 21:19 (local time in London, UTC+0) and is expected to arrive at 17:23 (local time in Hong Kong, UTC+8) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Tue, Nov 10
Access more flight status info on the Trip.com app
Show more
En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in Hong Kong at 17:23.
9608km
12h 35m
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
34
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
Need a flight from London to Hong Kong?
Cathay Pacific From £518
Search flights Information provided by VariFlight For real-time updates, please check airport displays or contact your airline. You can also explore more flights from London to Hong Kong or track other flights with our flight status tracker.
CX256 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX256 flight from London to Hong Kong on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 7m. The aircraft has 334 seats.
Airbus A350
Punctuality (Departure)
77
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
5y, 7m
Seats
334
Flight Distance
--
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
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 38% of flights
115°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
102 cm
More legroom than on 81% of flights
51 cm
Seat width better than on 81% of flights
135°
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
114 cm
More legroom than on 56% of flights
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
See more amenities and seat info in the app
Show more
Flight History for CX256
Check more records from Trip.com about CX256 before and after today
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Nov 4 | London (LHR) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 351 | 20:30 | 16:25 | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 5 | London (LHR) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 359 | 20:15 | 16:05 | Arrived |
| Fri, Nov 6 | London (LHR) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 351 | 20:41 | 17:06 | Arrived |
| Sat, Nov 7 | London (LHR) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 351 | 20:15 | 16:17 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | London (LHR) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 359 | 20:31 | 16:42 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | London (LHR) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 359 | 20:25 | 16:04 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | London (LHR) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 351 | 21:19 | 17:23 | En route |
text.text............fake.row.text............text.........fake row
...text
Check upcoming flights with our app
Show more
CX256 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CX256 is 77% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
16 minutes
Early
10
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
2
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
2
%
Need a flight from London to Hong Kong?
- From London
- To Hong Kong
- Return flights
More Cheap Flights
More Cheap Flights
More Cheap Flights
Recommended hotels in Hong Kong
Hotels near Hong Kong International Airport
Hotels near Hong Kong
9.1/10
2821 Reviews
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
Airport | 0.19 km from the airport
£125 £146
8.7/10
13187 Reviews
Regala Skycity Hotel by Regal Hotels
Airport | 0.22 km from the airport
£74 £77
8.5/10
12514 Reviews
Regal Airport Hotel
Airport | 0.93 km from the airport
£86 £86
9.3/10
2324 Reviews
Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel
Airport | 2.83 km from the airport
£154 £164
9.4/10
3134 Reviews
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Central and Admiralty | 4.71 km from city centre
£459
9.4/10
538 Reviews
Upper House Hong Kong
Central and Admiralty | 4.68 km from city centre
45% off
£1,273 £695
9.3/10
2262 Reviews
Rosewood Hong Kong
Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon West | 2.78 km from city centre
£955
9.3/10
1508 Reviews
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon West | 2.73 km from city centre
£898
Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight cx256?
Flight cx256 has departed (status: En route). Departure 21:19, estimated arrival 17:23 (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight cx256 on time today?
Flight cx256 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 21:19 and is estimated to arrive at 17:23.Has flight cx256 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight cx256 is scheduled to depart at 20:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:19, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 11, 2026).When is flight cx256 scheduled to arrive?
Flight cx256 is scheduled to arrive at 16:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:23. Status is En route as of Nov 11, 2026.What is the gate information for flight cx256?
For flight cx256, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 34. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight cx256 fly?
Flight cx256 is operated by Cathay Pacific from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG). Typical flight time is about 12 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight cx256?
Track flight cx256 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 cx256 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If cx256 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 11, 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 cx256 departed from London?
Flight cx256 has departed from London (LHR) at 21:19 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight cx256?
Flight cx256 usually flies a Airbus A350 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
Hong Kong Vacation Packages: Cheap Flights, Hotels & Tours
Hotels
Airport Transfers
Tours & Tickets
Car Rentals
Trains
Worldwide Coverage
Flights to over 5,000 cities
One-stop Service Guarantee
Price guaranteed upon confirmed payment, booking guaranteed once tickets issued
Secure Payment
Convenient & reliable booking and payment system