Tokyo to Busan flights
Busan lies 968 km (602 mi) west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 59 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.
| Tokyo | Busan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Population | 9.7 million | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | PUS, 12 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Busan
Crossing from Japan into South Korea: money changes from the Yen to the Won (KRW); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +82; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 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, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | 12 km (7 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6 ft |
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,039 ft | 116 ft |
| Ulsan Airport (regional) | USN | 62 km (39 mi) | 6,561 ft | 45 ft |
| Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (regional) | HIN | 87 km (54 mi) | 9,000 ft | 25 ft |
| Tsushima Airport (regional) | TSJ | 95 km (59 mi) | 6,234 ft | 213 ft |
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Staying in Busan
Our booking partner lists 1,287+ places to stay in Busan (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 726 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (359), and 11 are five-star. Across 343 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 191,767 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Busan from Tokyo?
968 km (602 mi) in a straight line, west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Busan by air?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Busan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Busan flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS); Busan also has TAE, USN, HIN, TSJ.
What currency do I need in Busan?
The Won (KRW).
Where can I stay in Busan?
Our booking partner lists 1,287+ places to stay in Busan, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.