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Connecting route · South Korea → Malaysia

Flights from Seoul to Penang

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Hong Kong, about 8h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 04m
SELPENPVG

Seoul to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey8h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Seoul 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
SEL Shanghai (PVG) PEN
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 06m
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2
SEL Hong Kong (HKG) PEN
Leg 1: Air Busan, Air Premia, Asiana Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~8h 05m
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3
SEL Guangzhou (CAN) PEN
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 04m
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4
SEL Shenzhen (SZX) PEN
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 04m
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5
SEL Qingdao (TAO) PEN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Qingdao Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 13m
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SEL Taipei (TPE) PEN
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: China Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 15m
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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
4,479 km2,781 miles
Journey time
8h 04mestimate
Time difference
-1hPenang vs Seoul
Currency in Penang
MYR
Airports
ICN, GMP → PEN

Flights from Seoul to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seoul 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 Seoul to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,479 km.
Where do you change planes between Seoul and Penang?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shenzhen (SZX). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seoul and Penang?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Penang?
Penang is 1 hour behind Seoul.

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