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MH178 Flight Status (Colombo to Kuala Lumpur)

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MH178 flight operated by Malaysia Airlines on Nov 16, 2026, flying from Colombo (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), departed at 01:07 and is expected to arrive at 07:01 (local time in Kuala Lumpur, UTC+8) and land at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Sun, Nov 15
Mon, Nov 16
CMB-KUL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 20m early
Colombo(CMB)
00:54
Scheduled: 00:40, Nov 15
Bandaranaike International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 45m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
06:35
Scheduled: 06:55, Nov 15
Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
H8L
Baggage
J
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En route
Your flight has departed Colombo and is expected to arrive in Kuala Lumpur at 07:01.
Colombo(CMB)
01:07
Scheduled: 00:40, Nov 16
Bandaranaike International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 45m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
07:01
Scheduled: 06:55, Nov 16
Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
11
Arrival Gate
G10
Baggage
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MH179
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Colombo (CMB)
Scheduled: 23:35
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5m late
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MH178 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Colombo to Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MH178 flight flying from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur on 11/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
3 minutes
Age
12y, 10m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
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MH178 Recent Flight History and Status - Malaysia Airlines

Trip.com historical records show that the last MH178 flight departed on Sun, Nov 15 from CMB at approximately 00:54. This flight is expected to arrrive in KUL at 06:35.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 10 Colombo (CMB) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 738 01:06 06:59 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Colombo (CMB) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 738 00:45 06:43 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Colombo (CMB) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 738 00:45 06:28 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Colombo (CMB) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 738 00:44 06:51 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Colombo (CMB) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 738 00:41 06:31 Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Colombo (CMB) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 738 00:54 06:35 Arrived
Mon, Nov 16 Colombo (CMB) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 738 01:07 07:01 En route

MH178 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends

Review MH178 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of MH178 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MH178 is 93% (Late on average 17 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 3 minutes
Early
67 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mh178?

    Flight mh178 has departed (status: En route). Departure 01:07, estimated arrival 07:01 (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight mh178 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 01:07 and is estimated to arrive at 07:01.
  • Flight mh178 is scheduled to depart at 00:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 01:07, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight mh178 is scheduled to arrive at 06:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:01. Status is En route as of Nov 16, 2026.
  • For flight mh178, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 11. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight mh178 is operated by Malaysia Airlines from Colombo (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours45 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight mh178 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 mh178 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 16, 2026). Contact Malaysia Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight mh178 has departed from Colombo (CMB) at 01:07 (status: En route).
  • Flight mh178 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 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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