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HHH to PEN: distance & flight time
Hilton Head Island (Hilton Head Airport) → Penang (Penang International Airport)
9,844 mi
15,842 km · 8,554 nm
19h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,844 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 46m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HHH — Hilton Head Airport · Hilton Head Island, United States
- PEN — Penang International Airport · Penang, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HHH
Near PEN
- BWH · Butterworth Airport14 mi away
- AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport62 mi away
- IPH · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport75 mi away
- PKG · Pulau Pangkor Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HHH from PEN?
The flight distance from Hilton Head Island (HHH) to Penang (PEN) is 9,844 miles (15,842 km, 8,554 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HHH to PEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 46m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Hilton Head Island and Penang?
Penang is 12 hours ahead of Hilton Head Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HHH to PEN?
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