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SJC to PUS: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Busan (Gimhae International Airport)
5,676 mi
9,134 km · 4,932 nm
11h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,676 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 36m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC
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 SJC from PUS?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Busan (PUS) is 5,676 miles (9,134 km, 4,932 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to PUS?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 36m 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 San Jose and Busan?
Busan is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to PUS?
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