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flight_takeoff Flight

CPA178

Operated by Cathay Pacific

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Departure

MEL YMML VFR

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne, AU

Local time
11:57 GMT+10
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
434 ft
Coordinates
-37.6707, 144.8379

cloud Weather

Wind
260° / 9 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
BKN 5,400 ft, OVC 6,600 ft
Temp / Dew
19°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T01:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YMML 150130Z AUTO 26009KT 9999 // BKN054 OVC066 19/11 Q1020

TAF YMML 142323Z 1500/1606 01009KT CAVOK FM150300 23010KT 9999 -SHRA BKN025 FM150500 17008KT 9999 -SHRA BKN030 FM151000 01005KT 9999 NSW SCT045 FM152200 01015G25KT 9999 FEW045

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 1 Departures
flight_land 1 Arrivals

Arrival

HKG VHHH VFR

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong, HK

Local time
09:57 GMT+8
Timezone
Asia/Hong_Kong
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
28 ft
Coordinates
22.3118, 113.9149

cloud Weather

Wind
160° / 8 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
FEW 1,000 ft, SCT 2,000 ft
Temp / Dew
28°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T01:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR VHHH 150130Z 16008KT 140V200 9999 FEW010 SCT020 28/22 Q1011 NOSIG

TAF VHHH 142300Z 1500/1606 18010KT 9999 FEW010 SCT025 TX29/1506Z TX29/1606Z TN26/1522Z TEMPO 1500/1503 VRB05KT

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 17 Departures
flight_land 7 Arrivals

Recent history last 4

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-13 780A8D MEL → HKG Apr 13, 22:30 UTCApr 13, 23:00 UTC30m - -
2026-04-13 780A8D MEL → HKG Apr 13, 21:10 UTCApr 13, 21:40 UTC30m - -
2026-04-13 780A8D MEL → HKG Apr 13, 17:50 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC10m - -
2026-04-13 780A8D MEL → HKG Apr 13, 14:15 UTCApr 13, 15:10 UTC55m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
4
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
1

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 4

CPA178 frequently asked

Where does flight CPA178 fly?
CPA178 (Cathay Pacific) flies from MEL to HKG. View the full route page.
How long is flight CPA178?
Based on observed flights, CPA178 takes on average 31m from takeoff to landing.
How often does CPA178 fly?
CPA178 has been observed flying rarely in our tracking data. We've recorded 4 flights under this callsign.
Can I track CPA178 live?
Yes. When CPA178 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.