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MH179 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MH179 flight operated by Malaysia Airlines on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB). The flight is expected to depart at 10:35 PM (local time in Kuala Lumpur, UTC+8) and land at 11:16 PM (local time in Colombo, UTC+5.5) .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
KUL-CMB

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
10:48 PM
Scheduled: 10:35 PM, Nov 11
Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 30m
Colombo(CMB)
11:29 PM
Scheduled: 11:35 PM, Nov 11
Bandaranaike International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H01-H18
Boarding Gate
H6R
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
3
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KUL-CMB

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
10:35 PM
Scheduled: 10:35 PM, Nov 12
Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 30m
Colombo(CMB)
11:16 PM
Scheduled: 11:35 PM, Nov 12
Bandaranaike International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H01-H18
Boarding Gate
G6R
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
6
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MH179 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MH179 flight flying from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 178 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
13y, 4m
Seats
Up to 178
Flight Distance
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Flight History for MH179

Trip.com historical records show that the last MH179 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from KUL at approximately 10:48 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CMB at 11:29 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Colombo (CMB) 738 11:17 PM 11:48 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Colombo (CMB) 738 11:00 PM 11:41 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Colombo (CMB) 738 10:48 PM 11:29 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Colombo (CMB) 738 11:05 PM 11:54 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Colombo (CMB) 738 10:41 PM 11:27 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Colombo (CMB) 738 10:48 PM 11:29 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Colombo (CMB) 738 10:35 PM 11:16 PM Scheduled

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 73% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
33 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mh179?

    Flight mh179 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 10:35 PM, arrival 11:35 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight mh179 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 10:35 PM, with arrival at 11:35 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight mh179 is scheduled to depart at 10:35 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:35 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight mh179 is scheduled to arrive at 11:35 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:16 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight mh179, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is G6R. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mh179 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mh179 is operated by Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB). Typical flight time is about 3 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight mh179 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 mh179 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 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 mh179 has not departed from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) yet and is currently on schedule for 10:35 PM.
  • Flight mh179 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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