Naha to Busan (OKA–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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626 mi airlines charter/private 18/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 26m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZE964
ZE Eastar Jet
738
11:00 AM
JST TI
1:00 PM
KST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LJ372+1
LJ Jin
738
11:05 AM
JST TI
1:05 PM
KST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE5748cs
KE Korean
738
11:05 AM
JST TI
1:05 PM
KST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZE963
ZE Eastar Jet
738
8:00 AM
KST TI
10:00 AM
JST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LJ371+1
LJ Jin
738
8:05 AM
KST TI
10:05 AM
JST
2h
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE5747cs
KE Korean
738
8:05 AM
KST TI
10:05 AM
JST
2h
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
FUK Fukuoka 3h 31m 6JBCBR 7CBXLJ Fukuoka (FUK) to Busan flights
KIX Osaka 4h 25m ASGKHO 7CBXKE Osaka (KIX) to Busan flights
ICN Seoul 4h 34m 7CJLKE AFGAKE Seoul (ICN) to Busan flights
NGO Tokoname 4h 35m 6JBCGK JLKELJ Tokoname (NGO) to Busan flights
SHI Miyakojima 4h 45m BC LJ Miyakojima (SHI) to Busan flights
TPE Taoyuan 4h 45m BRCIEY 7CBRBX Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan flights
KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) 6h CIITJL 7CBXOZ Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH) to Busan flights
TAK Takamatsu 6h 10m NH BX Takamatsu (TAK) to Busan flights
NRT Narita 6h 10m GKJLMM 7CBXJL Narita (NRT) to Busan flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 20m 9CMU 7C9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Busan flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Naha to Busan
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 626 mi 2h nonstop

OKA–PUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jin Air and Eastar Jet lead the route. The flight covers 626 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OKA–PUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LJ Jin Air Also: KE 7 738 2h KE
ZE Eastar Jet 4 738 2h
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – KE, LJ, ZE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LJ + ZE (11 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, OKA to PUS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OKA to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
430
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 Naha

Nearby airports with service to Gimhae International Airport.
Metric OKA→PUS SHI→PUS
Distance from OKA 182 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 18 2
Flight time 2h 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of OKA with service to Gimhae International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Naha, it's 6:00 PM in Busan.
Distance & Flight Time
626 mi / 1,007 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m 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.

OKA–PUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Naha to Busan route.
Route details
Distance626 mi / 1,007 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OKA
IATA / ICAOOKA / ROAH
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.1M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: PUS
IATA / ICAOPUS / RKPK
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr18.2M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OKA to PUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Naha International Airport to Gimhae International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 626 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from OKA to PUS: Jin Air and Eastar Jet.
This route has daily 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 Fukuoka, Kansai and Incheon.
Yes, return flights from PUS to OKA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHI. 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 OKA to PUS

Naha International Airport (OKA) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Jin Air and Eastar Jet. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OKA to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OKA to PUS is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 626 miles (1,007 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fukuoka, Kansai and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miyakojima (SHI).