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Flights from Kathmandu to Penang

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 6h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 27m
KTMPENDMK

Kathmandu to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey6h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu 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
KTM Bangkok (DMK) PEN
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 27m
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KTM Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
One airline, one ticket ~6h 59m
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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
2,941 km1,826 miles
Journey time
6h 27mestimate
Time difference
+2.25hPenang vs Kathmandu
Currency in Penang
MYR
Airports
KTM → PEN

Flights from Kathmandu to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Penang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kathmandu to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,941 km.
Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Penang?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kathmandu and Penang?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Penang?
Penang is 2.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.

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