Nanjing to Busan (NKG–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CJU Jeju City 3h 40m 9CHO → 7CBXKE Jeju City (CJU) to Busan flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 3h 58m AFEYKL → 7C9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Busan flights
ICN Seoul 4h 18m HOKEMU → AFGAKE Seoul (ICN) to Busan flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 5h 56m SCZH → BXFMKE Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Busan flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 38m 3UCAGS → BX Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Busan flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 45m AEMU → 7CBRBX Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan flights
HET Hohhot 7h 11m A6EUGS → BX Hohhot (HET) to Busan flights
KIX Osaka 7h 45m SC → 7CBXKE Osaka (KIX) to Busan flights
PEK Beijing 8h 25m CALYMS → CAKEOZ Beijing (PEK) to Busan flights
KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) 8h 55m MU → 7CBXOZ Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH) to Busan flights
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Nanjing to Busan
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 627 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

NKG–PUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Busan (PUS) Busan to Nanjing flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–PUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 5 32N 2h10 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NKG to PUS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CJU ~3h 40m PVG ~3h 58m ICN ~4h 18m TAO ~5h 56m XIY ~6h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
961
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Busan from Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Gimhae International Airport.
Metric NKG→PUS HGH→PUS
Distance from NKG – 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5 4
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 15m
Hangzhou (HGH) to Busan flights
Airports within 200 miles of NKG with service to Gimhae International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Nanjing.
NKG: CST · PUS: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 7:00 PM in Busan.
Distance & Flight Time
627 mi / 1,009 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to NKG

The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.

Facts

NKG–PUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Busan route.
Route details
Distance627 mi / 1,009 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NKG
Full nameNanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: PUS
Full nameGimhae International Airport
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to PUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Gimhae International Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 627 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NKG to PUS: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jeju, Shanghai Pudong and Incheon.
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from PUS to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH. 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 NKG to PUS

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NKG to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to PUS is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,009 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jeju, Shanghai Pudong and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).