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How to get fromNew York to Penangby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Penang by plane or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JFK - PEN
    23h 42m
    RM 1,658–4,274

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGA - PEN
    28h 49m
    RM 3,324–9,042

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane EWR - PEN
    25h 41m
    RM 2,391–13,115

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane JFK - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltrain train
    27h 36m
    RM 4,062–12,122

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane EWR - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltrain train
    31h 25m
    RM 3,995–9,163

  6. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane ISP - PEN
    31h 19m
    RM 3,462–9,121

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration24h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,897.3 km
  • Duration: 23h 42m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Penang, Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and five other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day.

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