Beijing to Busan (PEK–PUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Beijing to Busan
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 755 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

PEK–PUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 755 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–PUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 738 2h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 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, PEK to PUS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to PUS.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
YNJ ~6h 30m CTS ~7h 50m CJU ~9h 15m CNX ~11h 15m SHE ~13h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,049
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 7:00 PM in Busan.
Distance & Flight Time
755 mi / 1,215 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
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 PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

Facts

PEK–PUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Busan route.
Route details
Distance755 mi / 1,215 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 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 PEK to PUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Gimhae International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 755 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PEK to PUS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YNJ, CTS, CJU, CNX, SHE, NRT, MFM, BKK, ICN, TAO, PVG, MNL, TPE, HKG, GMP, KIX, HAN, SIN, DYG and SGN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
Yes, return flights from PUS to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PEK to PUS

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to PUS ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 755 miles (1,215 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YNJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.