Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Penang Airport (PEN): what you need to know
The timezone in George Town is UTC+8, which is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LAX to PEN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Penang Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and PEN:
Singapore Changi Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Xiamen Airport
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LAX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Penang Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Penang Airport (PEN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Penang Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEN instead:
Grab a Penang Airport rental car and discover George Town and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and Hawk are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Penang Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Penang Airport (PEN) to central George Town
Penang Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central George Town. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Penang Airport (PEN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Penang Airport. April is the busiest month to head to George Town. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Penang Airport for March if you want to go to George Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to PEN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
George Town has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres east of George Town, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
If you want to check out another major stop in Malaysia, consider Kuala Lumpur, about 290 kilometres south-east of George Town. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower are among the biggest draws.