Flights to Ulsan
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ulsan is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 53 km (33 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, 72 km), Ulsan Airport (USN, 7 km), Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO, 51 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gimhae International Airport | PUS | 53 km (33 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6 ft |
| Daegu International Airport | TAE | 72 km (45 mi) | 9,039 ft | 116 ft |
| Ulsan Airport (regional) | USN | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,561 ft | 45 ft |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (regional) | KPO | 51 km (32 mi) | 7,000 ft | 70 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,499 ft, PUS can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 6 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ulsan
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulsan to Shanghai | China | 873 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Ulsan to Beijing | China | 1,234 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Ulsan to Tianjin | China | 1,145 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Ulsan to Hangzhou | China | 1,034 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Ulsan to Seoul | South Korea | 307 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Ulsan to Harbin | China | 1,157 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Ulsan to Tokyo | Japan | 938 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Ulsan to Hefei | China | 1,185 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Ulsan to Weifang | China | 926 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Ulsan to Nanjing | China | 1,047 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Ulsan to Shenyang | China | 862 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Ulsan to Jinan | China | 1,113 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Ulsan to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,384 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Ulsan to Dalian | China | 779 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Ulsan to Qingdao | China | 808 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Ulsan to Yantai | China | 736 km (457 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Ulsan to Suzhou | China | 936 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Ulsan to Zhengzhou | China | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Ulsan to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Ulsan to Changchun | China | 988 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Ulsan to Pudong | China | 868 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Ulsan to Zibo | China | 1,019 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Ulsan to Chongqing | China | 2,228 km (1,385 mi) | about 3 h 36 min |
| Ulsan to Chengdu | China | 2,406 km (1,495 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Ulsan to Guangzhou | China | 2,076 km (1,290 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| Ulsan to Shenzhen | China | 2,065 km (1,283 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Ulsan to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,260 km (5,132 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Ulsan to Wuhan | China | 1,505 km (935 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Ulsan to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,047 km (3,136 mi) | about 7 h 13 min |
| Ulsan to Xi’an | China | 1,861 km (1,157 mi) | about 3 h 8 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ulsan?
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is the closest large airport at 53 km (33 mi). The others, TAE, USN, KPO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PUS from Ulsan city centre?
53 km (33 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ulsan on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.