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CX261 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Cathay Pacific flight CX261 from Hong Kong to Paris (HKG-CDG): Flight CX261 has safely landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) 07:07 (local time), about 38m early.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
HKG-PAR

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Arrived
The flight arrived 8m late.
Hong Kong(HKG)
01:28
Scheduled: 00:30, Nov 10
Hong Kong International Airport T1
9585km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 15m
Paris(CDG)
07:53
Scheduled: 07:45, Nov 10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport T2A
Check-in Counter
A,C
Boarding Gate
66
Arrival Gate
66
Baggage
7
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Arrived
The flight arrived 38m early.
Hong Kong(HKG)
00:47
Scheduled: 00:30, Nov 11
Hong Kong International Airport T1
9585km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 15m
Paris(CDG)
07:07
Scheduled: 07:45, Nov 11
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport T2A
Check-in Counter
A,C
Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
6
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Hong Kong(HKG)
00:30
Scheduled: 00:30, Nov 12
Hong Kong International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 15m
Paris(CDG)
07:45
Scheduled: 07:45, Nov 12
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport T2A
Check-in Counter
A,C
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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CX805
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Toronto (YTO) Hong Kong (HKG)
Scheduled: 19:00
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25m early
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CX261 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CX261 flight from Hong Kong to Paris on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350. This aircraft has been in service for 8y. The aircraft has 334 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 9,585km.
flight status
Airbus A350
On-Time Departure
67 %
On-Time Arrival
100 %
Avg. Early
30 minutes
Aircraft Age
8y
Total Seats
334
Flight Distance
9,585km

CX261 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last CX261 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from HKG at approximately 01:28. This flight is expected to arrrive in CDG at 07:53.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Hong Kong (HKG) Paris (CDG) 351 01:02 07:18 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Hong Kong (HKG) Paris (CDG) 351 00:55 07:15 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Hong Kong (HKG) Paris (CDG) 351 00:54 07:08 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Hong Kong (HKG) Paris (CDG) 351 01:01 07:26 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Hong Kong (HKG) Paris (CDG) 351 01:28 07:53 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Hong Kong (HKG) Paris (CDG) 351 00:47 07:07 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Hong Kong (HKG) Paris (CDG) 351 00:30 07:45 Scheduled

CX261 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CX261 is 67% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 30 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 27 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
30 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 30 minutes
Early
93 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight cx261?

    Flight cx261 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 07:07 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight cx261 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 07:07; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight cx261 is scheduled to depart at 00:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:47, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight cx261 is scheduled to arrive at 07:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:07. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight cx261, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 4. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight cx261 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T2A. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight cx261 is operated by Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong (HKG) to Paris (CDG). Typical flight time is about 14 hours 15 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight cx261 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 cx261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, 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.
  • Flight cx261 has already left Hong Kong and completed its journey. Departure was 00:47; actual arrival 07:07.
  • Flight cx261 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.

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