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RNT to PEN: distance & flight time
Renton (Renton Municipal Airport) → Penang (Penang International Airport)
7,969 mi
12,826 km · 6,925 nm
16h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,969 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 6m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RNT — Renton Municipal Airport · Renton, 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 RNT
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 RNT from PEN?
The flight distance from Renton (RNT) to Penang (PEN) is 7,969 miles (12,826 km, 6,925 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RNT to PEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 6m 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 Renton and Penang?
Penang is 15 hours ahead of Renton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RNT to PEN?
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