Busan to Chūō flights
Chūō lies 976 km (606 mi) east of Busan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Busan | Chūō | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.3 million | 169,179 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | PUS, 12 km out | HND, 13 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Chūō
Crossing from South Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Busan
Busan is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Daegu International Airport (TAE, 94 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 62 km), Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN, 87 km), Tsushima Airport (TSJ, 95 km).
Arriving in Chūō
Chūō is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 56 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 56 km (35 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 81 km (50 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chūō from Busan?
976 km (606 mi) in a straight line, east of Busan.
How long does it take to get from Busan to Chūō by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Busan and Chūō?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Busan to Chūō flights?
Typically Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Chūō also has NRT, IBR.
What currency do I need in Chūō?
The Yen (JPY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.