Emirates EK653 Flight Status Today

International flight Emirates EK653 takes off from Colombo (CMB) Sri Lanka to Male (MLE) Maldives. It's operated by Emirates. The plane leaves Bandaranaike International Airport at 20:15 18 January 2026 Asia/Colombo. The flight is expected to land at Velana International Airport at 21:20 18 January 2026 Indian/Maldives. The flight will last about 1 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of EK653 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 19 hours, 53 minutes

EK653 - UAE653 Emirates (EK)
CMB Colombo Sri Lanka
Flight CMB to MLE
MLE Male Maldives
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 19 hours, 53 minutes
Departure Bandaranaike International Airport
IATA: CMBICAO: VCBI
Scheduled 20:15 18 January 2026
Estimated 20:15 18 January 2026
MAIN None
Arrival Velana International Airport
IATA: MLEICAO: VRMM
Scheduled 21:20 18 January 2026
Estimated 21:20 18 January 2026
2 None
EK653 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: MK 9939
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 778 kms / 483 miles
Airline
  • Emirates
  • IATA: EK
  • ICAO: UAE
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 354
  • Freight capacity: 57.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
  • Callsign: F-VRMV3
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Colombo
  • Arrival Timezone: Indian/Maldives
  • Current Time in Colombo: Sunday 2026-01-18 00:22 AM
  • Current Time in Male: Saturday 2026-01-17 23:52 PM

Emirates EK653 Flight Statistics

Emirates
Emirates
FLIGHT NO EK653
AIRPLANE Boeing 777-300ER
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 30
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 40
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 54
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Emirates EK653 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2026-01-14T20:15
Male (MLE) 2026-01-14T21:20
Sat 10 Jan
Departed On time
Colombo (CMB) 2026-01-10T20:15
Male (MLE) 2026-01-10T21:20
2026-01-10T20:09
Tue 30 Dec
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2025-12-30T20:15
Male (MLE) 2025-12-30T21:20
Sun 28 Dec
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2025-12-28T20:15
Male (MLE) 2025-12-28T21:20
Sat 27 Dec
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2025-12-27T20:15
Male (MLE) 2025-12-27T21:20
Sat 22 Nov
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2025-11-22T20:15
Male (MLE) 2025-11-22T21:20
Thu 20 Nov
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2025-11-20T23:00
Male (MLE) 2025-11-21T02:05
Tue 18 Nov
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2025-11-18T20:15
Male (MLE) 2025-11-18T21:20
Mon 17 Nov
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2025-11-17T20:15
Male (MLE) 2025-11-17T21:20
Sun 16 Nov
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2025-11-16T20:15
Male (MLE) 2025-11-16T21:20

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Emirates Flight EK653 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Emirates EK653 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 778 km (483 miles).

What is the current status of Emirates EK653 flight?

The current status of flight Emirates EK653 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Emirates EK653 flight?

All Emirates EK653 flights are operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

When does the flight Emirates EK653 arrive?

Flight Emirates EK653 arrives at 21:20.

Which terminal the flight Emirates EK653 is arriving at?

Flight Emirates EK653 arrives in Velana International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Emirates EK653 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Emirates EK653 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .