BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
933 km
580 miles
PEN
Penang
Malaysia
Distance
933 km
580 mi / 504 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
183°
south

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BKK PEN
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Penang International Airport
IATA Code BKK PEN
ICAO Code VTBS WMKP
City Bangkok Penang
Country Thailand Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 5.300000, 100.280000

Bangkok (BKK) to Penang (PEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia is 933 kilometers (580 miles / 504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Bangkok, it's 15:54 in Penang.

The return flight from Penang (PEN) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Penang International Airport (PEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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