Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Penang
173 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Kuala Lumpur to Penang at a glance
Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur (SZB) to Penang (PEN) cover 173 miles (278 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.
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Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Penang covers 173 miles (278 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 12 routes from Kuala Lumpur. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 173 miles. Direct carriers include FY, MH and OD.
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Airlines on this route
3 airlines fly Kuala Lumpur → Penang. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| FY | Direct |
| MH | Direct |
| OD | Direct |
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Kuala Lumpur to Penang — quick answers
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Penang by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Kuala Lumpur (SZB) to Penang (PEN) is 173 miles (278 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?
The average nonstop flight time from SZB to PEN is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Penang?
3 airlines serve this route nonstop: FY, MH, OD. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.