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

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AK AirAsia
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AK AirAsia
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AK AirAsia
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AK AirAsia
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Kuching to Penang
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 743 mi 2h nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

KCH–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 743 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KCH–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 14 320 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KCH to PEN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KCH to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
KUL ~16h 10m SIN ~16h 30m JHB ~17h 42m BKI ~18h 35m CAN ~21h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
108
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.
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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.
Facts

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 flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: KCH
Full nameKuching International Airport
IATA / ICAOKCH / WBGG
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
Destination: PEN
Full namePenang International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KCH to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuching International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 743 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AirAsia.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KCH to PEN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, SIN, JHB, BKI, CAN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PEN to KCH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KCH to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KCH to PEN ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 743 miles (1,196 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.