Busan to Seoul flights
Seoul lies 330 km (205 mi) north-west 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 10 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 | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 3.3 million | 10.3 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | PUS, 12 km out | GMP, 17 km out |
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 Seoul
Seoul is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Incheon International Airport (ICN, 48 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 48 km (30 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
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Staying in Seoul
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Common questions
How far is Seoul from Busan?
330 km (205 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Busan.
How long does it take to get from Busan to Seoul by air?
About 1 h 10 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 Seoul?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Busan to Seoul flights?
Typically Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP); Seoul also has ICN, WJU.
Where can I stay in Seoul?
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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.