Penang to Seattle (PEN–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PEN Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PEN and SEA. Nearest airports to PEN with scheduled service: Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 62 mi) · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH, 75 mi) · Langkawi International Airport (LGK, 81 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
HKG Hong Kong 18h 21m AYCXMH → CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Seattle flights
TPE Taoyuan 18h 58m BRCIMH → BRCIDL Taoyuan (TPE) to Seattle flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 21h 30m FMHO → CKDL Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Seattle flights
CKG Chongqing 23h 50m OQ → HU Chongqing (CKG) to Seattle flights
SIN Singapore 25h 25m AIAKBR → SQ Singapore (SIN) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Penang to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-15h behind

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

Also explore PEN Routes SEA Routes PEN Live Flights SEA Live Flights SEA Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PEN to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
HKG ~18h 21m TPE ~18h 58m PVG ~21h 30m CKG ~23h 50m SIN ~25h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
310
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PEN → SEA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
SEA → PEN
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-15h
Seattle is 15 hours behind Penang.
PEN: +08 · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Penang, it's 3:00 AM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PEN–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Penang to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEN
Full namePenang International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEN to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hong Kong, Taiwan Taoyuan and Shanghai Pudong.
Seattle is 15 hours behind Penang.
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 Hong Kong, Taiwan Taoyuan and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.