Kunming to Penang (KMG–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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OD Batik Air Malaysia
7M8
3:00 AM
CST
6:30 AM
+08
3h 30m
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Kunming to Penang
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,380 mi 3h 30m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

KMG–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Batik Air Malaysia leads the route. The flight covers 1,380 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OD Batik Air Malaysia 3 7M8 3h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – OD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: OD (3 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, KMG to PEN direction.
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Thu
1
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Sat
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
RGN ~5h 10m HKT ~5h 45m JHB ~12h 0m SIN ~15h 30m CGK ~15h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
685
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,380 mi / 2,221 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to KMG

Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.

The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.

Facts

KMG–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Penang route.
Route details
Distance1,380 mi / 2,221 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 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 KMG to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,380 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Batik Air Malaysia.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from KMG to PEN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RGN, HKT, JHB, SIN, CGK, KUL, CKG, SZX, CAN, PVG, HKG, XMN, DXB, DMK and SGN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 KMG to PEN

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from Batik Air Malaysia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to PEN ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,380 miles (2,221 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.