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Flights from Chengdu to Penang

There are no direct flights from Chengdu to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 6h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 03m
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Chengdu to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey6h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Chengdu to Penang

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

1
CTU Bangkok (DMK) PEN
Leg 1: Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 03m
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2
CTU Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
One airline, one ticket ~6h 46m
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3
CTU Guangzhou (CAN) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 06m
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4
CTU Hong Kong (HKG) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~7h 11m
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5
CTU Shenzhen (SZX) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 06m
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6
CTU Xiamen (XMN) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 57m
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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
2,823 km1,753 miles
Journey time
6h 03mestimate
Time difference
NonePenang vs Chengdu
Currency in Penang
MYR
Airports
TFU, CTU → PEN

Flights from Chengdu to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Penang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur 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 Chengdu to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,823 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and Penang?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Guangzhou (CAN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Thai Lion Air flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Penang?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).

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