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MDW to PUS: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Busan (Gimhae International Airport)
6,634 mi
10,676 km · 5,765 nm
13h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,634 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 28m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, 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 MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 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 MDW from PUS?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Busan (PUS) is 6,634 miles (10,676 km, 5,765 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to PUS?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 28m 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 Chicago and Busan?
Busan is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to PUS?
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