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CPA256

Operated by Cathay Pacific

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Departure

LHR EGLL VFR

London Heathrow Airport

London, GB

Local time
10:38 GMT+1
Timezone
Europe/London
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
83 ft
Coordinates
51.4707, -0.4599

cloud Weather

Wind
140° / 4 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
24°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T09:20:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR EGLL 300920Z AUTO 14004KT 080V250 9999 NCD 24/11 Q1020

TAF EGLL 300456Z 3006/3112 VRB04KT CAVOK BECMG 3014/3017 28010KT BECMG 3104/3107 BKN030 PROB30 TEMPO 3105/3108 BKN014

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 96 Departures
flight_land 87 Arrivals

Arrival

HKG VHHH VFR

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong, HK

Local time
17:38 GMT+8
Timezone
Asia/Hong_Kong
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
28 ft
Coordinates
22.3118, 113.9149

cloud Weather

Wind
210° / 6 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
FEW 2,000 ft
Temp / Dew
32°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T09:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR VHHH 300930Z 21006KT 160V240 9999 FEW020 32/24 Q1007 BECMG 10010KT

TAF VHHH 300800Z 3009/3115 10010KT 9999 FEW015 TX32/3106Z TN28/3022Z TEMPO 3009/3011 27010KT TEMPO 3010/3014 4000 SHRA FEW010CB SCT020 TEMPO 3020/3024 VRB05KT 3500 SHRA FEW010CB SCT020 TEMPO 3103/3109 25010KT

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 13 Departures
flight_land 15 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-30 789244 LHR → HKG May 30, 07:25 UTCMay 30, 08:00 UTC35m - -
2026-05-29 789244 LHR → HKG May 29, 20:10 UTCMay 30, 00:25 UTC4h 15m - -
2026-05-28 780AAD LHR → HKG May 28, 19:55 UTCMay 29, 07:45 UTC11h 50m - -
2026-05-28 789242 LHR → HKG May 28, 07:05 UTCMay 28, 07:35 UTC30m - -
2026-05-27 789242 LHR → HKG May 27, 19:35 UTCMay 27, 23:55 UTC4h 20m - -
2026-05-27 789233 LHR → HKG May 27, 07:20 UTCMay 27, 08:00 UTC40m - -
2026-05-26 789233 LHR → HKG May 26, 19:50 UTCMay 27, 00:19 UTC4h 30m - -
2026-05-26 780AA3 LHR → HKG May 26, 07:05 UTCMay 26, 07:45 UTC40m - -
2026-05-25 780AA3 LHR → HKG May 25, 19:40 UTCMay 26, 00:09 UTC4h 30m - -
2026-05-25 789276 LHR → HKG May 25, 07:15 UTCMay 25, 07:45 UTC30m - -
2026-05-24 789276 LHR → HKG May 24, 19:40 UTCMay 24, 23:46 UTC4h 6m - -
2026-05-24 789234 LHR → HKG May 24, 06:55 UTCMay 24, 07:30 UTC35m - -
2026-05-23 789234 LHR → HKG May 23, 19:35 UTCMay 24, 00:05 UTC4h 30m - -
2026-05-22 789276 LHR → HKG May 22, 20:20 UTCMay 23, 08:20 UTC11h 59m - -
2026-05-21 789234 LHR → HKG May 21, 19:30 UTCMay 22, 07:35 UTC12h 5m - -
2026-05-20 780AA4 LHR → HKG May 20, 19:30 UTCMay 21, 07:30 UTC12h 0m - -
2026-05-18 789201 LHR → HKG May 18, 19:30 UTCMay 19, 07:20 UTC11h 50m - -
2026-05-18 789242 LHR → HKG May 18, 07:05 UTCMay 18, 07:35 UTC30m - -
2026-05-17 789242 LHR → HKG May 17, 19:40 UTCMay 18, 00:05 UTC4h 25m - -
2026-05-17 789202 LHR → HKG May 17, 06:50 UTCMay 17, 07:10 UTC20m - -
2026-05-16 789202 LHR → HKG May 16, 19:40 UTCMay 17, 00:25 UTC4h 45m - -
2026-05-16 780A9B LHR → HKG May 16, 07:16 UTCMay 16, 07:41 UTC25m - -
2026-05-15 780A9B LHR → HKG May 15, 19:55 UTCMay 16, 00:35 UTC4h 40m - -
2026-05-14 780ABA LHR → HKG May 14, 21:20 UTCMay 15, 09:15 UTC11h 55m - -
2026-05-13 789202 LHR → HKG May 13, 07:30 UTCMay 13, 08:00 UTC30m - -
2026-05-12 789202 LHR → HKG May 12, 20:20 UTCMay 13, 00:35 UTC4h 15m - -
2026-05-12 789201 LHR → HKG May 12, 06:55 UTCMay 12, 07:35 UTC40m - -
2026-05-11 789201 LHR → HKG May 11, 19:40 UTCMay 11, 22:35 UTC2h 54m - -
2026-05-11 780AAC LHR → HKG May 11, 07:15 UTCMay 11, 08:00 UTC45m - -
2026-05-10 780AAC LHR → HKG May 10, 19:50 UTCMay 11, 00:15 UTC4h 25m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
86 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
13

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 44
April 2026 42

CPA256 frequently asked

Where does flight CPA256 fly?
CPA256 (Cathay Pacific) flies from LHR to HKG. View the full route page.
How long is flight CPA256?
Based on observed flights, CPA256 takes on average 4h 20m from takeoff to landing.
How often does CPA256 fly?
CPA256 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 86 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight CPA256?
CPA256 has been operated by 13 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track CPA256 live?
Yes. When CPA256 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.