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Flights from Nanjing to Penang

There are no direct flights from Nanjing to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shenzhen, about 6h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 56m
NKGPENHKG

Nanjing to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey6h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shenzhen

Best ways to fly from Nanjing 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
NKG Hong Kong (HKG) PEN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~6h 57m
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NKG Shenzhen (SZX) PEN
Leg 1: Air Travel, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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NKG Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
Self-transfer likely ~8h 31m
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NKG Bangkok (DMK) PEN
Leg 1: Nok Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 06m
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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
3,530 km2,192 miles
Journey time
6h 56mestimate
Time difference
NonePenang vs Nanjing
Currency in Penang
MYR
Airports
NKG → PEN

Flights from Nanjing to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanjing to Penang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Shenzhen 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 Nanjing to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,530 km.
Where do you change planes between Nanjing and Penang?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Bangkok (DMK). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nanjing and Penang?
Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).

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