Malaysia Airlines MH178 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MH178 flight operated by Malaysia Airlines on May 24, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight is expected to depart at 00:05 (local time in Colombo, UTC+5.5) and arrive at 06:20 (local time in Kuala Lumpur, UTC+8) .
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 45m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 45m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 45m
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MH178 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MH178 flight from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur on 5/24/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 7m. The aircraft has Up to 166 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Early on average
1 minute
Age
13y, 7m
Seats
Up to 166
Flight Distance
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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 21% of flights
43 cm
Seat width better than on 21% 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 50% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 40% 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, May 23 from CMB at approximately 00:05. This flight is expected to arrrive in KUL at 06:20.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, May 21 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | B38M | 00:05 | 06:20 | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 22 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 738 | 00:05 | 06:20 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 23 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | B38M | 00:05 | 06:20 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 24 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | B38M | 00:05 | 06:20 | Scheduled |
| Mon, May 25 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 738 | 00:05 | 06:20 | Scheduled |
| Tue, May 26 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | B38M | 00:05 | 06:20 | Scheduled |
| Wed, May 27 | Colombo (CMB) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | B38M | 00:05 | 06:20 | 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 77% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
7%
On time
70%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 1 minute
Early
63%
On time
30%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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