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Flights from London to Penang
There are no direct flights from London to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Hong Kong, about 18h 37m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 26m
London to Penang at a glance
Fastest journey17h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from London 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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LON Shanghai (PVG) PEN
Leg 1: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
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LON Hong Kong (HKG) PEN
Leg 1: British Airways, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
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LON Guangzhou (CAN) PEN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring 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
- 10,250 km6,365 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 26mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hPenang vs London
- Currency in Penang
- MYR
- Airports
- LGW, LHR, STN → PEN
Flights from London to Penang: questions answered
Are there direct flights from London to Penang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Hong Kong 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 London to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,250 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Penang?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shenzhen (SZX). British Airways flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Penang?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).
What is the time difference between London and Penang?
Penang is 8 hours ahead of London.





