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Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB): 18 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 30% of the last 20 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 21 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 20 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,467 km, an estimated 3 hours 40 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Kuala Lumpur and Colombo. Updated 28 October 2026 at 17:52 UTC.
Today, KUL → CMB
Thu 29 Oct · local times- 08:50 UL319SRILANKAN AIRLINES On scheduleGate C033 ·
- 22:35 MH179MALAYSIA AIRLINES BERHAD Sched 22:35Departure not confirmed by the board ·
Checked KUL board 01:52
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
busy · +19
CMB
Colombo
tracking
2,467 km · ~3h 40m est.
Runs rough · 3 airlines · 18x weekly · nonstop
30% on time
of the last 20 operated KUL → CMB flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +21 min. 0 of 20 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival+21 minacross the last 20 operated legs
Flight time~3h 40mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures18x3 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 20
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Batik Air MalaysiaMALAYSIA AIRLINES BERHADSriLankan Airlines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
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Airports right now
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How the Kuala Lumpur to Colombo route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop KUL to CMB flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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KUL to CMB questions
Is KUL–CMB running on time right now?
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at KUL is the weaker end, route health score 74/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on KUL–CMB?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:50 and evening departures around 22:00 from KUL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the CMB delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from KUL to CMB?
Great-circle distance is 2,467 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 204–241 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does KUL–CMB fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 27 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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