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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
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.
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CTU Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
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CTU Guangzhou (CAN) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines
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CTU Hong Kong (HKG) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
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CTU Shenzhen (SZX) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
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CTU Xiamen (XMN) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
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).




