Flights Kuala Lumpur → Penang
KUL → PEN
Route overview
The flight route connects Kuala Lumpur to Penang, utilizing a mix of aircraft including Boeing 737 variants and Airbus A320 models. The destination airport sees over eight million passengers annually, underscoring the high demand for travel between these two cities.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Kuala Lumpur (KUL) → Penang (PEN) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Kuala Lumpur the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Penang: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Penang (PEN) heads north-west for about 325 km, a flight time of roughly 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Kuala Lumpur the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating KUL-PEN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about KUL-PEN
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
