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Flights from Vancouver to Penang
There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Hong Kong, about 18h 20m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 19m
Vancouver to Penang at a glance
Fastest journey18h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Vancouver 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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YVR Shanghai (PVG) PEN
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
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YVR Hong Kong (HKG) PEN
Leg 1: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
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YVR 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
- 12,628 km7,842 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 19mestimate
- Time difference
- +16hPenang vs Vancouver
- Currency in Penang
- MYR
- Airports
- YVR → PEN
Flights from Vancouver to Penang: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,628 km.
Where do you change planes between Vancouver and Penang?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Taipei (TPE). Air Canada flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vancouver and Penang?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Penang?
Penang is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.





