Cathay Pacific CX879 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX879 flight operated by Cathay Pacific on Oct 21, 2026, flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG), departed at 14:03 (local time in San Francisco, UTC-7) and is expected to arrive at 18:53 (local time in Hong Kong, UTC+8) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Wed, Oct 21
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En route
Your flight has departed San Francisco and is expected to arrive in Hong Kong at 18:53.
11128km
14h 55m
Check-in Counter
AISLE 11
Boarding Gate
A2
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
5
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CX879 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX879 flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong on 10/22/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 11m.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
30
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
27 minutes
Age
11y, 11m
Seats
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Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 25% of flights
96°
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 better than on 25% of flights
96°
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
208 cm
More legroom than on 100% of flights
53 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
206 cm
Legroom
91 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for CX879
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 15 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 13:56 | 19:33 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 14:08 | 19:21 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 13:42 | 18:26 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 13:56 | 18:39 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 13:56 | 18:38 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 13:37 | 18:27 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | San Francisco (SFO) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 77W | 14:03 | 18:53 | En route |
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CX879 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CX879 is 30% (Late on average 39 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 27 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
30
%
Late on average
39 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
60
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
27 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
13
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight cx879?
Flight cx879 has departed (status: En route). Departure 14:03, estimated arrival 18:53 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight cx879 on time today?
Flight cx879 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 14:03 and is estimated to arrive at 18:53.Has flight cx879 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight cx879 is scheduled to depart at 13:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:03, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight cx879 scheduled to arrive?
Flight cx879 is scheduled to arrive at 18:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:53. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight cx879?
For flight cx879, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is A2. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight cx879?
After arrival, baggage for flight cx879 is expected at carousel 5 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight cx879 fly?
Flight cx879 is operated by Cathay Pacific from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG). Typical flight time is about 14 hours 55 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight cx879?
Track flight cx879 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 cx879 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If cx879 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 cx879 departed from San Francisco?
Flight cx879 has departed from San Francisco (SFO) at 14:03 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight cx879?
Flight cx879 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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