Kagoshima to Busan (KOJ–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
FUK Fukuoka 3h 50m CIJL 7CBXLJ Fukuoka (FUK) to Busan flights
KIX Osaka 4h MM 7CBXKE Osaka (KIX) to Busan flights
TPE Taoyuan 5h 40m CIJL 7CBRBX Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan flights
NRT Narita 6h GKJL 7CBXJL Narita (NRT) to Busan flights
NGO Tokoname 8h 6JBCNH JLKELJ Tokoname (NGO) to Busan flights
ICN Seoul 12h 50m JLKE AFGAKE Seoul (ICN) to Busan flights
OKA Naha 19h 20m 6JNH KELJZE Naha (OKA) to Busan flights
FSZ Makinohara / Shimada 23h JH BX Makinohara / Shimada (FSZ) to Busan flights
MYJ Matsuyama 25h JL BXOZ Matsuyama (MYJ) to Busan flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kagoshima to Busan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 255 mi 1h 10m nonstop

KOJ–PUS had nonstop service from Jeju Air, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 255 miles in 1h 10m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KOJ–PUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
7C Jeju Air 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 7C (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KOJ to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
234
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 Kagoshima

Nearby airports with service to Gimhae International Airport.
Metric KOJ→PUS KMJ→PUS NGS→PUS
Distance from KOJ 72 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 10m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of KOJ with service to Gimhae International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Busan is 0 hours the same as Kagoshima.
KOJ: JST · PUS: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kagoshima, it's 6:00 PM in Busan.
Distance & Flight Time
255 mi / 410 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance registration. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) was required from 2021 to 2023 but has been suspended for Japanese nationals through the end of 2025. If K-ETA resumes, it costs KRW 10,000 (about JPY 1,100) and takes 24 to 72 hours to process at k-eta.go.kr.

Entry is fast. Immigration at Incheon (ICN) typically takes 15 to 30 minutes with automated gates available for repeat visitors who register biometrics. You need a return or onward ticket and may be asked about accommodation. No proof of funds is routinely requested for Japanese passport holders. The 90-day stay cannot be extended for tourism purposes.

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Seoul Incheon run about 2 hours 30 minutes, with dozens of daily frequencies on ANA, JAL, Korean Air, Asiana, Peach, T'way, Jin Air, and Jeju Air. Osaka Kansai, Nagoya Centrair, and Fukuoka also have heavy direct service. South Korea uses the Korean won (KRW), trading at roughly 9.5 KRW per JPY. T-money transit cards cost KRW 4,000 at any convenience store and work on all Seoul buses, subway, and taxis. No vaccination requirements.

KOJ–PUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kagoshima to Busan route.
Route details
Distance255 mi / 410 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KOJ
IATA / ICAOKOJ / RJFK
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation906 ft / 276 m
Destination: PUS
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOJ to PUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Kagoshima Airport to Gimhae International Airport take about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 255 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KOJ to PUS: Jeju Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fukuoka, Kansai and Taiwan Taoyuan.
Yes, return flights from PUS to KOJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KMJ, NGS and FUK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KOJ to PUS

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) had nonstop service from Jeju Air, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

KOJ to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOJ to PUS is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 255 miles (410 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fukuoka, Kansai and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kumamoto (KMJ), Nagasaki (NGS) and Fukuoka (FUK).