IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,256 km
5,130 miles
PUS
Busan
South Korea
Distance
8,256 km
5,130 mi / 4,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
57°
east northeast

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IST PUS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Gimhae International Airport
IATA Code IST PUS
ICAO Code LTFM RKPK
City Istanbul Busan
Country Turkey South Korea
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Seoul
Elevation 325 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 35.180000, 128.940000

Istanbul (IST) to Busan (PUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, South Korea is 8,256 kilometers (5,130 miles / 4,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Turkey with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Istanbul, it's 05:23 in Busan. With a 6-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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 310° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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