Busan to Osaka flights
Osaka lies 592 km (368 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 31 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 | Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.3 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | PUS, 12 km out | ITM, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Osaka
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 Osaka
Osaka is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 26 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 38 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 26 km (16 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 38 km (24 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
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Staying in Osaka
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Common questions
How far is Osaka from Busan?
592 km (368 mi) in a straight line, east of Busan.
How long does it take to get from Busan to Osaka by air?
About 1 h 31 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 Osaka?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Busan to Osaka flights?
Typically Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM); Osaka also has UKB, KIX.
What currency do I need in Osaka?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Osaka?
Our booking partner lists 4,508+ places to stay in Osaka, 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.