MH496 Flight Status Malaysia Airlines: Colombo to Kuala Lumpur (MAS496)

Malaysia Airlines MH 496

Landed On Time

CMB Colombo

Scheduled
11:20
Actual
11:40

Gate: 14

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC+5:30

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

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KUL Kuala Lumpur

Scheduled
17:30
Actual
17:36

Terminal: 1 | Gate: G2

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

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Landed 24h 33m ago 100%

CMB 11:40 KUL 17:36

2,467 km (1,533 mi) flown

Route map CMB to KUL Map of the great-circle route from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia, 2467 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. SRI LANKA CMB KUL Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 2467 km / 1533 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:40 · Actual Duration: 03:26

MH 496 Flight Status & Schedule Malaysia Airlines Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 13 CMB KUL 11:40 17:36 Landed Track >
Nov 11 CMB KUL 11:28 17:20 Landed Track >
Nov 06 CMB KUL 11:26 17:14 Landed Track >
Nov 01 CMB KUL 11:18 17:24 En-Route Track >
Oct 30 CMB KUL 11:41 17:38 Landed Track >
Oct 28 CMB KUL 11:28 17:17 Landed Track >
Oct 25 CMB KUL 11:47 17:48 Landed Late Track >
Oct 23 CMB KUL 11:31 17:34 Landed Track >
Oct 21 CMB KUL 11:27 17:15 Landed Track >
Oct 18 CMB KUL 11:36 17:28 Landed Track >

Malaysia Airlines' Colombo–Kuala Lumpur flight covers 2,467 km (1,533 mi) and runs twice a week: Wednesday and Friday. Its timetable allows 3 h 40 min; in practice it usually takes about 3 h 20 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 20 minutes late and still landed at 17:36, just 6 minutes behind schedule.

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About MH 496

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH496 connects Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, taking off from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport CMB and landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport KUL.

Route
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport CMB to Kuala Lumpur International Airport KUL
Distance
2,467 km (1,533 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 20 min
Flies
Wed, Fri
On time
8 of the last 9
Average delay when late
18 min

MH 496 FAQ

How long is the MH496 flight from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?
The timetable allows 3 h 40 min. Colombo to Kuala Lumpur is 2,467 km (1,533 mi).
How often is MH496 from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur late?
1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 18 minutes on average.
When was the latest MH496 flight from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?
The latest MH496 was the 11:20 (local time) departure from Colombo on 13 November 2026; it landed 6 minutes late.
Which days does MH496 fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?
Twice a week: Wednesday and Friday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MH496 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MH496 have?
Also listed as MAS496 (Malaysia Airlines' ICAO code) and MH 496.

MH496 and Colombo CMB to Kuala Lumpur KUL Flights

Other flights departing from Colombo CMB: FZ1026, C79303, UL308, AI284

Other flights arriving at Kuala Lumpur KUL: AK533, CZ8301, AK714, D7533

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