Chongqing to Penang (CKG–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FY3847
FY Firefly
738
3:15 AM
CST
7:30 AM
+08
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OQ2196
OQ Chongqing
32N
7:00 PM
+08
11:00 PM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chongqing to Penang
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,738 mi 4h 15m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

CKG–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Firefly leads the route. The flight covers 1,738 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CKG–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FY Firefly 1 738 4h15
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CKG to PEN direction.
Mon
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CKG to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
843
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Penang is 0 hours the same as Chongqing.
CKG: CST · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing, it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,738 mi / 2,796 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

Getting to CKG

Chongqing Metro Line 10 runs directly to T3A (the main international and domestic terminal) in 35–45 minutes from Jiaochangkou (city centre), costing ¥6–8. Line 3 also connects to the airport with a transfer. T3B links internally to T3A; check if your terminal is within the same building before choosing a route.Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones including Chaotianmen, Guanyinqiao, and Shapingba (¥20–30, 40–70 min). Taxis from the Jiefangbei area cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes depending on expressway conditions. DiDi is widely available.

CKG–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chongqing to Penang route.
Route details
Distance1,738 mi / 2,796 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 4 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: CKG
IATA / ICAOCKG / ZUCK
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.6M
Elevation1,365 ft / 416 m
Destination: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CKG to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 4h 15m. The route covers 1,738 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Firefly.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CKG to PEN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RGN, KMG, XMN, SIN, DMK, KUL, SZX, HKT, SGN, DXB, TPE, PVG, CAN, HKG and CGK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PEN to CKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CKG to PEN

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from Firefly. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CKG to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CKG to PEN ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,738 miles (2,796 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via RGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.