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JFK to PUS: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Busan (Gimhae International Airport)
7,003 mi
11,270 km · 6,085 nm
14h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,003 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 12m 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
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, 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 JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
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 JFK from PUS?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Busan (PUS) is 7,003 miles (11,270 km, 6,085 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to PUS?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 12m 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 New York and Busan?
Busan is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to PUS?
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