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UL229 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for SriLankan Airlines flight UL229 from Colombo to Kuwait City (CMB-KWI): The scheduled departure has been delayed. New departure time is 18:56 with an updated arrival time of 21:45. Updates will follow.
Sat, Nov 7
Mon, Nov 9
CMB-KWI

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Arrived
The flight arrived 10m late.
Colombo(CMB)
18:32
Scheduled: 18:15, Nov 7
Bandaranaike International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 35m
Kuwait City(KWI)
21:30
Scheduled: 21:20, Nov 7
Kuwait International Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
79
Baggage
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Delayed
Your flight is about 41m late
Colombo(CMB)
18:56
Scheduled: 18:15, Nov 9
Bandaranaike International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 35m
Kuwait City(KWI)
21:45
Scheduled: 21:20, Nov 9
Kuwait International Airport T4
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
R4
Arrival Gate
75
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed

UL315
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Colombo (CMB)
Scheduled: 15:55
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5m late
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UL229 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UL229 flight from Colombo to Kuwait City on 11/9/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 11m. The aircraft has 188 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321
On-Time Departure
50 %
On-Time Arrival
60 %
Avg. Delay
32 minutes
Aircraft Age
8y, 11m
Total Seats
188
Flight Distance
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UL229 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last UL229 flight departed on Sat, Nov 7 from CMB at approximately 18:32. This flight is expected to arrrive in KWI at 21:30.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 31 Colombo (CMB) Kuwait City (KWI) A21N 18:43 21:37 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Colombo (CMB) Kuwait City (KWI) A21N 18:45 21:34 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Colombo (CMB) Kuwait City (KWI) A21N 19:10 22:06 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Colombo (CMB) Kuwait City (KWI) A21N 18:30 21:26 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Colombo (CMB) Kuwait City (KWI) A21N 19:08 22:03 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Colombo (CMB) Kuwait City (KWI) A21N 18:32 21:30 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Colombo (CMB) Kuwait City (KWI) A21N 18:56 21:45 Delayed

UL229 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UL229 is 50% (Late on average 45 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 60% (Late on average 32 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 45 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
42 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 32 minutes
Early
17 %
On time
43 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
42 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ul229?

    Flight ul229 is delayed by about 41 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 18:56 / 21:45 (updated Nov 9, 2026).
  • Flight ul229 is delayed by about 41 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 18:56 / 21:45. Watch for gate changes.
  • Flight ul229 is scheduled to depart at 18:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:56, and the current status is Delayed (updated Nov 9, 2026).
  • Flight ul229 is scheduled to arrive at 21:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:45. Status is Delayed as of Nov 9, 2026.
  • For flight ul229, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is R4. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ul229 is operated by SriLankan Airlines from Colombo (CMB) to Kuwait City (KWI). Typical flight time is about 5 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight ul229 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ul229 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Nov 9, 2026). Contact SriLankan Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ul229 has not left Colombo (CMB) yet and is delayed by about 41 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 18:56.
  • Flight ul229 usually flies a Airbus A321 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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When You Land: Kuwait City Weather & Time Zone

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15°C - 28°C
Weather forecast for your arrival day
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-2.5 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Colombo 00:15 | Kuwait City 21:45

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