Kuching to Penang (KCH–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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743 mi airlines charter/private 18/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 16m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AK5431
AK AirAsia
320
7:00 AM
+08
9:00 AM
+08
2h
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK5433
AK AirAsia
320
11:55 AM
+08
1:55 PM
+08
2h
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK5436
AK AirAsia
320
7:20 PM
+08
9:20 PM
+08
2h
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK5430
AK AirAsia
320
9:25 AM
+08
11:25 AM
+08
2h
89%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK5432
AK AirAsia
320
2:20 PM
+08
4:20 PM
+08
2h
89%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK5435
AK AirAsia
320
9:10 PM
+08
11:10 PM
+08
2h
89%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 9 hubs
KUL Sepang 3h 35m 6E8MAK 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Penang flights
SIN Singapore 3h 40m AKSQTR ACAIAK Singapore (SIN) to Penang flights
JHB Johor Bahru 3h 45m AK AKOD Johor Bahru (JHB) to Penang flights
CGK Jakarta 6h 40m QZ 8BAKCX Jakarta (CGK) to Penang flights
BKI Kota Kinabalu 7h 15m AKMH AK Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Penang flights
HKG Hong Kong 8h 35m MH AYCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Penang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 56m MH 9CFMHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Penang flights
KBR Kota Baharu 12h 30m AK FYMH Kota Baharu (KBR) to Penang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 19h 40m OD CZMH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Penang flights
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Kuching to Penang
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 743 mi 2h nonstop

KCH–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 743 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KCH–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 18 320 2h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (18 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, KCH to PEN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KCH to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
163
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 Kuching.
KCH: +08 · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Kuching, it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
743 mi / 1,196 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.

KCH–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kuching to Penang route.
Route details
Distance743 mi / 1,196 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KCH
IATA / ICAOKCH / WBGG
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
Destination: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KCH to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 743 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KCH to PEN: AirAsia.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Changi and Senai.
Yes, return flights from PEN to KCH 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 KCH to PEN

Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KCH to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KCH to PEN is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 743 miles (1,196 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Changi and Senai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.