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Los Angeles to Hong Kong: earning Status Points

This page estimates the Status Points a LAX → HKG flight earns when credited to Cathay, based on CX own-metal earning over 7,260 miles (published ticketed mileage). Figures are indicative — use the calculator below for your exact fare and cabin.

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

Last verified: 2026-06-10

LAX → HKG indicative earning by cabin and class
Cabin	Class	Indicative Status Points	Lark Score
Economy	Y	60 Status Points	10.0% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
Premium economy	W	80 Status Points	13.3% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
Business	J	130 Status Points	21.7% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
First	F	160 Status Points	26.7% 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

Los Angeles

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Destination

Hong Kong

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Los Angeles to Hong Kong: earning Status Points

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