PEN
Penang International Airport
Penang · MalaysiaICAO WMKP
Penang International Airport (PEN) is an airport serving Penang, Malaysia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 5° 17' 49.7" N, 100° 16' 37.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 20 direct destinations served by 18 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
Destinations
20
Airlines
18
Elevation ft
11/ 3m
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
PEN
ICAO Code
WMKP
City
Penang
Country
Malaysia
Elevation
11 ft
Local Time
12:25 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:5.2971°
Longitude:100.2770°
Popular Routes from PEN
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 373 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 153 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 201 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 83 kg | View |
| LGK | Langkawi, Malaysia | 80 mi | 0h 39m | short-haul | 33 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 1,483 mi | 3h 28m | medium-haul | 372 kg | View |
| KBR | Kota Bahru, Malaysia | 151 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 62 kg | View |
| SZB | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 173 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 71 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 577 mi | 1h 36m | short-haul | 237 kg | View |
| BTJ | Banda Aceh, Indonesia | 335 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 137 kg | View |
| HKT | Phuket, Thailand | 236 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 97 kg | View |
| KUA | Kuantan, Malaysia | 228 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at PEN
18 active airlines serving Penang International Airport.
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Dragonair
KADRAGON
Firefly
FYMalaysia
Hong Kong Express Airways
UOHong Kong SAR of China
Indonesia AirAsia
QZIndonesia
Jetstar Asia Airways
3KSingapore
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Malindo Air
ODMalaysia
SilkAir
MISingapore
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Thai AirAsia
FDThailand
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Tiger Airways
TRSingapore
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Penang International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | AOR | Alor Setar | Malaysia | 100 km |
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | Ipoh | Malaysia | 121 km |
| Langkawi International Airport | LGK | Langkawi | Malaysia | 129 km |
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | Hat Yai | Thailand | 181 km |
| Narathiwat Airport | NAW | Narathiwat | Thailand | 211 km |
| Trang Airport | TST | Trang | Thailand | 255 km |
| Sultan Ismail Petra Airport | KBR | Kota Bahru | Malaysia | 243 km |
| Sultan Mahmud Airport | TGG | Kuala Terengganu | Malaysia | 313 km |
Other Airports in Malaysia
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
AORAlor Setar
Bakalalan Airport
BKMBakalalan
Bario Airport
BBNBario
Bintulu Airport
BTUBintulu
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
IPHIpoh
Senai International Airport
JHBJohor Bahru
Kerteh Airport
KTEKerteh
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
KBRKota Bahru
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
BKIKota Kinabalu
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
KULKuala Lumpur
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport
SZBKuala Lumpur
Sultan Mahmud Airport
TGGKuala Terengganu
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 5° 17' 49.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 100° 16' 37.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 5.297140
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 100.277000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:25 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 11 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 3 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Penang International Airport?
The IATA code for Penang International Airport is PEN, and its ICAO code is WMKP. The airport is located in Penang, Malaysia.
How many destinations can you fly to from PEN?
There are 20 direct destinations available from Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia.
What airlines fly from PEN?
There are 18 airlines operating from PEN, including AirAsia, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Penang International Airport in?
Penang International Airport is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Penang International Airport?
Penang International Airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 meters) above sea level.
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