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PHL to PEN: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Penang (Penang International Airport)
9,303 mi
14,972 km · 8,084 nm
18h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,303 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 42m 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
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
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 PHL from PEN?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Penang (PEN) is 9,303 miles (14,972 km, 8,084 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to PEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 42m 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 Philadelphia and Penang?
Penang is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to PEN?
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