Of 1,323 sampled departures, 71.4% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 29.8 minutes. Sample window: Nov 3, 2025 to Oct 8, 2026.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Airline | Flights sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | 426 | 93.4% | 34.1 min |
| Hong Kong Airlines (HX) | 96 | 81.3% | 30.5 min |
| EVA Air (BR) | 29 | 69.0% | 25.1 min |
| Air China Limited (CA) | 49 | 63.3% | 17.9 min |
| China Eastern (MU) | 61 | 62.3% | 15.6 min |
71.4% of this HKG sample left 15 minutes late or more.
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