Hong Kong to Penang (HKG–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,487 mi airlines 39/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX633
CX Cathay Pacific
333
8:05 AM
HKT T1
11:58 AM
+08
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5853
AY Finnair
333
8:10 AM
HKT TT1
12:00 PM
+08
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX5746
CX Cathay Pacific
320
11:55 AM
HKT TT1
3:45 PM
+08
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UO746
UO HK express
320
11:55 AM
HKT T1
3:45 PM
+08
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX621
CX Cathay Pacific
333
3:15 PM
HKT TT1
7:05 PM
+08
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX5748
CX Cathay Pacific
320
8:20 PM
HKT TT1
12:05 AM+1
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UO748
UO HK express
32Q
8:20 PM
HKT TT1
12:05 AM+1
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UO749
UO HK express
32Q
12:50 AM
+08
4:35 AM
HKT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX622
CX Cathay Pacific
333
7:50 AM
+08
11:45 AM
HKT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX634
CX Cathay Pacific
333
12:55 PM
+08 TI
4:36 PM
HKT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AY6554
AY Finnair
333
1:00 PM
+08
5:00 PM
HKT
4h
M T W T F S S
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CX5787
CX Cathay Pacific
320
4:30 PM
+08 TI
8:20 PM
HKT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UO787
UO HK express
320
4:30 PM
+08 TI
8:20 PM
HKT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3242
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
8:10 PM
+08
12:10 AM+1
HKT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hong Kong to Penang
3 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 1,487 mi 3h 45m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

HKG–PEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, HK express and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 1,487 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 21 320, 333 3h45-3h53 Oneworld
UO HK express 14 320, 32Q 3h45-3h50
AY Finnair 4 333 3h50 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CX, UO
32Q Airbus A321neo – UO
333 Airbus A330-300 – AY, CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + CX (25 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: UO (14 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HKG to PEN direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
930
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.

Other ways to reach Penang from Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Penang International Airport.
Metric HKG→PEN SZX→PEN CAN→PEN
Distance from HKG 24 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 2
Weekly flights 39 18 24
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 40m 3h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Penang International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Penang is 0 hours the same as Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,487 mi / 2,394 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m to 3h 53m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. All travelers must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online up to 3 days before arrival.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Penang route.
Route details
Distance1,487 mi / 2,394 km
Flight time3h 45m to 3h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights39 out / 33 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 3h 53m. The route covers 1,487 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, Cathay Pacific and HK express.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from HKG to PEN. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWE, HKT, MAA, KMG, CKG, XMN, CAN, SGN, DMK, SIN, BKI, SZB, TPE, KUL, PVG, CGK and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PEN to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX and CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 HKG to PEN

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, Cathay Pacific and HK express. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HKG to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to PEN ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,487 miles (2,394 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via KWE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).