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Connecting route · United Kingdom → Malaysia

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
LONPENPVG

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
One airline, one ticket ~18h 37m
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LON Hong Kong (HKG) PEN
Leg 1: British Airways, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~17h 32m
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3
LON Guangzhou (CAN) PEN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 26m
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4
LON Shenzhen (SZX) PEN
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 31m
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LON Taipei (TPE) PEN
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 39m
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LON Xiamen (XMN) PEN
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 10m
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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
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.

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