Connecting route · China → Malaysia

Flights from Beijing to Penang

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Chongqing, about 8h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 45m

Beijing to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey7h 45mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Chongqing

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Penang

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

BJS Shanghai (PVG) PEN

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 23m

BJS Chongqing (CKG) PEN

Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines, West Air

One airline, one ticket ~7h 45m

BJS Guangzhou (CAN) PEN

Leg 1: 9 Air, Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 50m

BJS Hong Kong (HKG) PEN

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express

One airline, one ticket ~7h 54m

BJS Bangkok (DMK) PEN

Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air

One airline, one ticket ~7h 45m

BJS Xiamen (XMN) PEN

Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 10m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 4,158 km2,582 miles
Journey time: 7h 45mestimate
Time difference: NonePenang vs Beijing
Currency in Penang: MYR
Airports: PKX, PEK → PEN

Flights from Beijing to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Penang?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Chongqing and Guangzhou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Penang?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,158 km.

Where do you change planes between Beijing and Penang?

The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Chongqing (CKG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Air China flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Beijing and Penang?

Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).

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