New York to Penang (JFK–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JFK and PEN. Nearest airports to JFK with scheduled service: LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 21 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 21 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
SIN Singapore 20h 44m SQ ACAIAK Singapore (SIN) to Penang flights
HKG Hong Kong 21h 5m CXLAMH AYCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang flights
TPE Taoyuan 22h 21m AVBRCI BRCIMH Taoyuan (TPE) to Penang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 23h 6m CSGCZ CZMH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Penang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 25h 39m CACKMU FMHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Penang flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Penang
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+12h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and PEN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
434
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → PEN
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Return
PEN → JFK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+12h
Penang is 12 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 AM (next day) in Penang.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

JFK–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Penang route.
Route details
Time difference+12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to PEN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Singapore Changi, Hong Kong and Taiwan Taoyuan.
Penang is 12 hours ahead of New York.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Singapore Changi, Hong Kong and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.