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Flight Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Penang (PEN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LAXKLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Great Circle Path
14,054 km8,733 miles • 7,589 NM
Destination Airport
WMKPPEN
Penang, Malaysia
Penang International Airport
Direct Distance
14,054 km
8,733 Statute Miles
7,589 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
17h 2m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,265 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
309° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
17h 2m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 47m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
27h 32m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 MY
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- City / Country: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO Code: KLAX
- Coordinates: 33.9425°, -118.4080°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 125 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Penang International Airport (PEN)
- City / Country: Penang, Malaysia
- ICAO Code: WMKP
- Coordinates: 5.2963°, 100.2762°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Elevation: 11 ft
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