Malaysia Airlines MH179 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MH179 flight operated by Malaysia Airlines on Jul 10, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB). The flight is expected to depart at 10:00 PM (local time in Kuala Lumpur, UTC+8) and arrive at 10:34 PM (local time in Colombo, UTC+5.5) .
Thu, Jul 9
Fri, Jul 10
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En route
Your flight has departed Kuala Lumpur and is expected to arrive in Colombo at 10:49 PM.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
H01-H18
Boarding Gate
H6L
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
2
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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
MH179 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MH179 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on 7/10/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 6m. The aircraft has 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
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
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
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
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 Thu, Jul 9 from KUL at approximately 10:18 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CMB at 10:49 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Jul 4 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 10:23 PM | 10:55 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 10:27 PM | 11:02 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 10:12 PM | 10:45 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 7 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 10:30 PM | 11:03 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 8 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 10:21 PM | 10:54 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 9 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 10:18 PM | 10:49 PM | En route |
| Fri, Jul 10 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Colombo (CMB) | 738 | 10:00 PM | 10:34 PM | Scheduled |
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MH179 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 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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