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

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KE2062
KE Korean
739
3:10 AM
CST T2
6:30 AM
KST
2h 20m
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CA129+1
CA Air China
738
8:30 AM
CST T3
11:45 AM
KST
2h 15m
65%
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OZ6836cs
OZ Asiana
738
8:30 AM
CST T3
11:45 AM
KST
2h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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CA130+1
CA Air China
738
12:45 PM
KST TI
2:10 PM
CST
2h 25m
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OZ6835cs
OZ Asiana
738
12:45 PM
KST TI
2:10 PM
CST
2h 25m
63%
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KE61
KE Korean
739
3:00 PM
KST
4:45 PM
CST
2h 45m
69%
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KE2061
KE Korean
739
10:20 PM
KST TI
12:05 AM+1
CST
2h 45m
69%
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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
GMP Seoul 4h 5m CAKEMF → 7CBXKE Seoul (GMP) to Busan flights
ICN Seoul 4h 6m CAKEMF → AFGAKE Seoul (ICN) to Busan flights
CJU Jeju City 4h 20m 7CCAKE → 7CBXKE Jeju City (CJU) to Busan flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 4h 38m CANZSC → BXFMKE Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Busan flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h AFCAEY → 7C9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Busan flights
KIX Osaka 5h 25m CAHUNH → 7CBXKE Osaka (KIX) to Busan flights
YNJ Yanji 6h 8m CAZH → BXZE Yanji (YNJ) to Busan flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 30m BRCACI → 7CBRBX Taoyuan (TPE) to Busan flights
NRT Narita 6h 40m HUIJNH → 7CBXJL Narita (NRT) to Busan flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 5m CAHUHX → BX Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Busan flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Beijing to Busan
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 755 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

PEK–PUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Korean Air lead the route. The flight covers 755 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Busan (PUS) Busan to Beijing flights
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 Also: OZ 7 738 2h15 – Star Alliance OZ
KE Korean Air 6 739 2h20 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, OZ
739 Boeing 737-900 – KE
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 54%)
SkyTeam: KE (6 flights/wk, 46%)
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
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to PUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
GMP ~4h 5m ICN ~4h 6m CJU ~4h 20m TAO ~4h 38m PVG ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,317
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 Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Gimhae International Airport.
Metric PEK→PUS SJW→PUS
Distance from PEK – 160 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 20 2
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 35m
Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Busan flights
Airports within 200 miles of PEK 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 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 15m 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 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 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 755 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PEK to PUS: Air China and Korean Air.
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 Gimpo, Incheon and Jeju.
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.
Nearby alternatives include SJW. 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 PEK to PUS

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Korean Air. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PEK to PUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to PUS is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 755 miles (1,215 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gimpo, Incheon and Jeju. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shijiazhuang (SJW).