AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,319 km
5,791 miles
PUS
Busan
South Korea
Distance
9,319 km
5,791 mi / 5,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
324°
northwest

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AKL PUS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gimhae International Airport
IATA Code AKL PUS
ICAO Code NZAA RKPK
City Auckland Busan
Country New Zealand South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Seoul
Elevation 23 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.180000, 128.940000

Auckland (AKL) to Busan (PUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, South Korea is 9,319 kilometers (5,791 miles / 5,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:13 in Auckland, it's 08:13 in Busan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Busan (PUS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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