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DCA to PUS: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Busan (Gimhae International Airport)
7,059 mi
11,361 km · 6,134 nm
14h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,059 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 18m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- PUS — Gimhae International Airport · Busan, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DCA
Near PUS
- CHF · Jinhae Airbase/Airport (G-813/K-10)14 mi away
- USN · Ulsan Airport37 mi away
- HIN · Sacheon Air Base/Airport49 mi away
- TAE · Daegu Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DCA from PUS?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Busan (PUS) is 7,059 miles (11,361 km, 6,134 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to PUS?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Busan?
Busan is 13 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to PUS?
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