Busan to Jixi flights
Jixi lies 1,145 km (711 mi) north of Busan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 min 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 | Jixi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | China |
| Population | 3.3 million | 403,759 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | PUS, 12 km out | JXA, 18 km out |
Clocks in Jixi are 1 h behind Busan right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands only 1 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jixi
Crossing from South Korea into China: money changes from the Won to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
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 Jixi
Jixi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (JXA), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (regional) | JXA | 18 km (11 mi) | 7,546 ft | 760 ft |
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Staying in Jixi
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Jixi. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).
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Common questions
How far is Jixi from Busan?
1,145 km (711 mi) in a straight line, north of Busan.
How long does it take to get from Busan to Jixi by air?
About 2 h 13 min, 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 Jixi?
Jixi is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Busan to Jixi flights?
Typically Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (JXA).
What currency do I need in Jixi?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Jixi?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Jixi, bookable on this site.
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.