Chengdu (Jianyang) to Penang (TFU–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ1558+1
CZ China Southern
321
8:05 PM
CST T1
12:05 AM+1
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ1559cs
CZ China Southern
321
1:00 AM
+08
5:05 AM
CST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3912+1
3U Sichuan
320
1:10 AM
+08
5:05 AM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Penang
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,750 mi 4h nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

TFU–PEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,750 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 321 4h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 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, TFU to PEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,061
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 Penang from Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Penang International Airport.
Metric TFU→PEN CKG→PEN
Distance from TFU 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 4h 4h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Penang International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Penang is 0 hours the same as Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,750 mi / 2,816 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
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.

Getting to TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

TFU–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Penang route.
Route details
Distance1,750 mi / 2,816 km
Flight time4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,750 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TFU to PEN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BKK, DYG, CKG, CGK, DMK, KWE, HAK, KMG, HKT, DXB, KUL, SZX, PVG, TPE, SGN, SIN, HKG, CAN, XMN, TAO and MAA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PEN to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TFU to PEN

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to PEN ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,750 miles (2,816 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BKK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).