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HKC493

Operated by Hong Kong Air Cargo

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Departure

BUD LHBP VFR

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport

Budapest, HU

Local time
04:11 GMT+2
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
495 ft
Coordinates
47.4302, 19.2624

cloud Weather

Wind
350° / 2 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
CAVOK
Temp / Dew
9°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T02:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR LHBP 300200Z 35002KT CAVOK 09/06 Q1018 NOSIG

TAF LHBP 292315Z 3000/3024 28006KT CAVOK TEMPO 3000/3006 VRB02KT BECMG 3006/3009 31012KT TEMPO 3009/3012 -RA -SHRA PROB40 TEMPO 3014/3021 VRB18G30KT 4000 SHRA TSRA SCT045CB BKN080 BECMG 3021/3024 32005KT

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 0 Departures
flight_land 1 Arrivals

Arrival

HKG VHHH VFR

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong, HK

Local time
10:11 GMT+8
Timezone
Asia/Hong_Kong
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
28 ft
Coordinates
22.3118, 113.9149

cloud Weather

Wind
50° / 7 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
FEW 2,500 ft
Temp / Dew
31°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T02:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR VHHH 300200Z 05007KT 9999 FEW025 31/23 Q1011 NOSIG

TAF VHHH 300200Z 3003/3109 08010KT 9999 FEW015 TX33/3006Z TX32/3106Z TN28/3022Z BECMG 3003/3005 29010KT BECMG 3009/3011 08010KT TEMPO 3009/3013 3500 SHRA FEW010CB SCT020

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 15 Departures
flight_land 9 Arrivals

Recent history last 7

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-29 780A43 BUD → HKG May 29, 06:35 UTCMay 29, 07:10 UTC35m - -
2026-05-28 780A43 BUD → HKG May 28, 20:30 UTCMay 28, 23:20 UTC2h 50m - -
2026-05-21 780A27 BUD → HKG May 21, 06:05 UTCMay 21, 16:55 UTC10h 50m - -
2026-05-10 780A7B - May 10, 11:00 UTCMay 10, 11:25 UTC25m - -
2026-05-10 780A7B - May 10, 00:49 UTCMay 10, 03:50 UTC3h 0m - -
2026-05-06 780A7B - May 6, 23:10 UTCMay 6, 23:30 UTC20m - -
2026-05-06 780A7B - May 6, 12:55 UTCMay 6, 15:50 UTC2h 55m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
7
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
3

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 7

HKC493 frequently asked

Where does flight HKC493 fly?
HKC493 (Hong Kong Air Cargo) flies from BUD to HKG. View the full route page.
How long is flight HKC493?
Based on observed flights, HKC493 takes on average 2h 59m from takeoff to landing.
How often does HKC493 fly?
HKC493 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 7 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight HKC493?
HKC493 has been operated by 3 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track HKC493 live?
Yes. When HKC493 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.