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Hong Kong to Sydney: earning Status Points

This page estimates the Status Points a HKG → SYD flight earns when credited to Cathay, based on CX own-metal earning over 4,580 miles (published ticketed mileage). Figures are indicative — use the calculator below for your exact fare and cabin.

Also flown nonstop by Qantas (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Those flights earn in their own programmes rather than Cathay; the calculator below covers every programme we model.

Last verified: 2026-06-10

HKG → SYD indicative earning by cabin and class
Cabin	Class	Indicative Status Points	Lark Score
Economy	Y	38 Status Points	6.3% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
Premium economy	W	60 Status Points	10.0% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
Business	J	90 Status Points	15.0% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
First	F	110 Status Points	18.3% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?

The Lark Score is each cabin’s Status Points as a percentage of the 600 Status Points a new member needs from a standing start to reach Gold (Oneworld Sapphire).

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Origin

Hong Kong

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Destination

Sydney

Operating airline

Sold as (the airline in the flight number on your ticket)

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Hong Kong to Sydney: earning Status Points

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