CDG
Paris
France
10,123 km
6,290 miles
PEN
Penang
Malaysia
Distance
10,123 km
6,290 mi / 5,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
81°
east

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CDG PEN
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Penang International Airport
IATA Code CDG PEN
ICAO Code LFPG WMKP
City Paris Penang
Country France Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 392 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 5.300000, 100.280000

Paris (CDG) to Penang (PEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia is 10,123 kilometers (6,290 miles / 5,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting France with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Paris, it's 17:16 in Penang. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Penang (PEN) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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