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).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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.
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
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
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