Busan to Kobe flights
Kobe lies 563 km (350 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 1 h 28 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 | Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.3 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | PUS, 12 km out | UKB, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kobe
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 Kobe
Kobe is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kobe Airport (UKB), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 26 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 30 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 82 km), Konotori Tajima Airport (TJH, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 26 km (16 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 30 km (19 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
| Konotori Tajima Airport (regional) | TJH | 98 km (61 mi) | 3,937 ft | 584 ft |
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Staying in Kobe
Our booking partner lists 220 places to stay in Kobe. Of the 189 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (93), and 12 are five-star. Across 125 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 153,087 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kobe from Busan?
563 km (350 mi) in a straight line, east of Busan.
How long does it take to get from Busan to Kobe by air?
About 1 h 28 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 Kobe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Busan to Kobe flights?
Typically Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kobe Airport (UKB); Kobe also has ITM, KIX, TKS, TJH.
What currency do I need in Kobe?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Kobe?
Our booking partner lists 220 places to stay in Kobe, 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.