Malaysia Airlines MH178 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MH178 flight operated by Malaysia Airlines on Mar 15, 2026, flying from Colombo (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), departed at 00:51 (local time in Colombo, UTC+5.5) and is expected to arrive at 06:45 (local time in Kuala Lumpur, UTC+8) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Sat, Mar 14
Sun, Mar 15
Mon, Mar 16
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 14m late
3h 45m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
C21
Baggage
F
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En route
Your flight has departed Colombo and is expected to arrive in Kuala Lumpur at 06:45.
3h 45m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
C26
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 45m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MH178 Aircraft Details
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
13y, 2m
Seats
Up to 166
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 36% of flights
43 cm
Seat width better than on 36% 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 57% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 29% of flights
145°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for MH178
Trip.com historical records show that the last MH178 flight departed on Sat, Mar 14 from CMB at approximately 01:30. This flight is expected to arrrive in KUL at 07:09.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Mar 10 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 738 | 01:09 | 06:50 | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 11 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 738 | 01:18 | 06:59 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 738 | 01:06 | 06:58 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 738 | 00:58 | 06:35 | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 738 | 01:30 | 07:09 | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 738 | 00:51 | 06:45 | En route |
| Mon, Mar 16 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 738 | 00:40 | 06:55 | Scheduled |
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MH178 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MH178 is 67% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67%
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0%
On time
67%
30 mins late
27%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 5 minutes
Early
40%
On time
50%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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Arrival Info: Kuala Lumpur Weather & Current Time
Partly clear with thunder and rain
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24°C - 34°C
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2.5 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Colombo 04:25| Kuala Lumpur 06:55
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