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

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AK5432
AK AirAsia
320
2:15 PM
+08
4:15 PM
+08
2h
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AK5435
AK AirAsia
320
9:45 PM
+08
11:45 PM
+08
2h
M T W T F S S
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AK5433
AK AirAsia
320
1:20 PM
+08
3:21 PM
+08
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AK5436
AK AirAsia
320
7:20 PM
+08
9:20 PM
+08
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Penang to Kuching
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 743 mi 2h nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

PEN–KCH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 743 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEN–KCH 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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEN to KCH 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEN to KCH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
161
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 Kuching from Penang

Nearby airports with service to Kuching International Airport.
Metric PEN→KCH KBR→KCH
Distance from PEN 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 3
Flight time 2h 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of PEN with service to Kuching International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

PEN–KCH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Penang to Kuching route.
Route details
Distance743 mi / 1,196 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
Destination: KCH
IATA / ICAOKCH / WBGG
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation89 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEN to KCH flights.
Nonstop flights from Penang International Airport to Kuching 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 PEN to KCH. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KBR, SIN, KUL, CAN, JHB, CGK, BKI and HAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KCH to PEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KBR. 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 PEN to KCH

Penang International Airport (PEN) and Kuching International Airport (KCH) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PEN to KCH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEN to KCH 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

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via KBR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kota Baharu (KBR).