Hong Kong to Busan (HKG–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
TW640
TW T'way
738
1:36 AM
HKT TT1
5:41 AM
KST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UO604+1
UO Hong Kong Express Airways
32Q
2:35 AM
HKT TT1
7:00 AM
KST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX5604cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
2:35 AM
HKT T1
7:00 AM
KST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UO674+1
UO Hong Kong Express Airways
32Q
9:10 AM
HKT TT1
1:35 PM
KST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX5674cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
9:10 AM
HKT T1
1:35 PM
KST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX5607cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
7:45 AM
KST
10:20 AM
HKT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UO607+1
UO Hong Kong Express Airways
32Q
7:45 AM
KST TI
10:20 AM
HKT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UO675+1
UO Hong Kong Express Airways
32Q
2:20 PM
KST
4:55 PM
HKT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX5675cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
2:20 PM
KST TI
4:55 PM
HKT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TW639
TW T'way
738
9:50 PM
KST TI
12:15 AM+1
HKT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hong Kong to Busan
2 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 1,269 mi 3h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

HKG–PUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Hong Kong Express Airways and T'way Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,269 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–PUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UO Hong Kong Express Airways Also: CX 12 32Q 3h25 CX
TW T'way Air 7 738 3h05
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – CX, UO
738 Boeing 737-800 – TW
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TW + UO (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HKG to PUS direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,354
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Busan from Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Gimhae International Airport.
Metric HKG→PUS MFM→PUS
Distance from HKG 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 31 3
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Gimhae International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · PUS: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 7:00 PM in Busan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,269 mi / 2,043 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. All travelers must submit a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) before departure, unless the current temporary exemption is still in effect. Check the K-ETA website before booking.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–PUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Busan route.
Route details
Distance1,269 mi / 2,043 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights31 out / 31 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: PUS
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to PUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Gimhae International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,269 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: T'way Air and Hong Kong Express Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from HKG to PUS. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOJ, TXN, SHE, MNL, VTE, BKI, TAK, KHH, CJU, GUM, SGN, DAD, XIY, ICN, CNX, TPE, BKK, HAN, PEK, KIX, PVG, SIN, CEB, CRK, DPS, KWL, DYG, FUK, OKA, TAO, NRT, NGO, SJW and CTS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from PUS to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MFM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HKG to PUS

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from T'way Air and Hong Kong Express Airways. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HKG to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to PUS ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,269 miles (2,043 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KOJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM).