ATH
Athens
Greece
8,807 km
5,472 miles
PUS
Busan
South Korea
Distance
8,807 km
5,472 mi / 4,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
53°
northeast

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ATH PUS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Gimhae International Airport
IATA Code ATH PUS
ICAO Code LGAV RKPK
City Athens Busan
Country Greece South Korea
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Seoul
Elevation 308 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.180000, 128.940000

Athens (ATH) to Busan (PUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, South Korea is 8,807 kilometers (5,472 miles / 4,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Athens, it's 07:43 in Busan. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Busan (PUS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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