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Flights from Kunming to Penang

There are no direct flights from Kunming to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 5h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 17m
KMGPENDMK

Kunming to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey5h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Kunming 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
KMG Bangkok (DMK) PEN
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 17m
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2
KMG Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
One airline, one ticket ~6h 01m
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3
KMG Chongqing (CKG) PEN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines, West Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 47m
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KMG Phuket (HKT) PEN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines · Leg 2: Firefly
Self-transfer likely ~6h 25m
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KMG Yangon (RGN) PEN
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Myanmar National Airlines · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International
Self-transfer likely ~6h 39m
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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
2,179 km1,353 miles
Journey time
5h 17mestimate
Time difference
NonePenang vs Kunming
Currency in Penang
MYR
Airports
KMG → PEN

Flights from Kunming to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kunming to Penang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Chongqing. 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 Kunming to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,179 km.
Where do you change planes between Kunming and Penang?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Chongqing (CKG) and Phuket (HKT). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kunming and Penang?
Kunming: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).

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