Penang International Airport
George Town, MalaysiaPEN / WMKP
Major airport · 12 direct destinations · 1 runway · longest runway 10,997 ft
81 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
George Town → Hong Kong
PEN
George TownPenang International Airport
George TownPenang International AirportHKG
Hong KongHong Kong International Airport
Hong KongHong Kong International Airport- Distance
- 1,488 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~3h 30m
Same local time in George Town and Hong Kong.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
Daily at most
On average around 1 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 1
- flights per day
- 1
- busiest month · Mar
- 3 hr 25 min
- measured flight time
- 2 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- –Jan2026
- –Feb
- 1Mar
- 1Apr
- –May
- –Jun
- –Jul
- –Aug
- –Sep
- –Oct2025
- –Nov
- –Dec
In October 2025, June 2026, August 2026, September 2026 we saw less traffic at George Town in general than usual; compare that month with care.
In December 2025, February 2026 we do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen.
Airlines
Who flies it
Hong Kong Express Airwaysnow and then
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in George Town. Most departures between 16:00 and 19:00.
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Through the week
By weekday
- 0Mon
- 0Tue
- 0Wed
- 0Thu
- 0.1Fri
- 0Sat
- 0Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- Airbus A321neoA21N33%
- Airbus A320A32033%
- Boeing 747-400B74433%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| February 2026 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| March 2026 | 1 | 7 |
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| April 2026 | 1 | 2 |
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| May 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| June 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| July 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| August 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| September 2026 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| October 2025 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| November 2025 | Not seen in this month. | ||
| December 2025 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on PEN-HKG - not a booking guarantee.
About this route
- International route: George Town and Hong Kong are in different countries.
- The 4th longest observed direct route from PEN, out of 12.
- The opposite direction has also been observed as a direct connection.
- Direct destinations observed from George Town: 12.
- Direct destinations observed from Hong Kong: 81.
The airports on this route
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR ChinaHKG / VHHH
International hub · 81 direct destinations · 3 runways · longest runway 12,467 ft
81 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
About the route from George Town to Hong Kong
The observed direct connection between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers approximately 1,488 mi. The estimated flight time is around 3h 30m. Hong Kong Express Airways has been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is George Town from Hong Kong by air?
- The great-circle distance between Penang International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 1,488 mi.
- How long is the flight from George Town to Hong Kong?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 3h 30m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from George Town to Hong Kong?
- Yes, a direct connection between PEN and HKG has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: Hong Kong Express Airways.
- How often is there a flight from George Town to Hong Kong?
- On average around 1 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 9 observed flights. Mainly Hong Kong Express Airways. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between George Town and Hong Kong?
- Same local time in George Town and Hong Kong.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
Route data updated on October 11, 2026.