Malaysia Airlines MH179 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight MH179 operated by Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB) on Jul 9, 2026 has departed at 22:18 (Local time in Kuala Lumpur, UTC+8) and is expected to arrive at 22:52 (Local time in Colombo, UTC+5.5) at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Wed, Jul 8
Thu, Jul 9
Fri, Jul 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m early
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
H01-H18
Boarding Gate
C25
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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En route
Your flight has departed Kuala Lumpur and is expected to arrive in Colombo at 22:52.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
H01-H18
Boarding Gate
H6L
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
H01-H18
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MH179 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MH179 flight flying from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on 7/9/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 178 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
60%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
13y, 6m
Seats
Up to 178
Distance
--
Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seating Plan
76 cm
More legroom than on 27% of flights
43 cm
Seat width better than on 27% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
107 cm
More legroom than on 33% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 33% of flights
145°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for MH179
Trip.com historical records show that the last MH179 flight departed on Wed, Jul 8 from KUL at approximately 22:21. This flight is expected to arrrive in CMB at 22:54.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Jul 4 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 22:23 | 22:55 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 22:27 | 23:02 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 22:12 | 22:45 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 7 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 22:30 | 23:03 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 8 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 22:21 | 22:54 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 9 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 22:18 | 22:52 | En route |
| Fri, Jul 10 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 22:00 | 22:55 | Scheduled |
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MH179 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MH179 is 60% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Late on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60%
Late on average 27 minutes
Early
0%
On time
60%
30 mins late
40%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
20%
On time
77%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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