PUS
Gimhae International Airport
Busan · South KoreaICAO RKPK
Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is an airport serving Busan, South Korea, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 35° 10' 46.2" N, 128° 56' 16.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 meters) above sea level. With 36 direct destinations served by 25 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Seoul (GMT+9).
Destinations
36
Airlines
25
Elevation ft
6/ 2m
Asia/Seoul
GMT+9
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Airport Details
IATA Code
PUS
ICAO Code
RKPK
City
Busan
Country
South Korea
Elevation
6 ft
Local Time
01:26 AM (GMT+9)
Coordinates
Latitude:35.1795°
Longitude:128.9380°
Popular Routes from PUS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIX | Osaka, Japan | 362 mi | 1h 11m | short-haul | 149 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 647 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 265 kg | View |
| TAO | Qingdao, China | 487 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 200 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 2,296 mi | 5h 1m | medium-haul | 577 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 1,269 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 319 kg | View |
| PEK | Beijing, China | 756 mi | 1h 56m | short-haul | 310 kg | View |
| PVG | Shanghai, China | 498 mi | 1h 27m | short-haul | 205 kg | View |
| CEB | Cebu, Philippines | 1,740 mi | 3h 58m | medium-haul | 437 kg | View |
| CJU | Cheju, South Korea | 181 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 74 kg | View |
| FUK | Fukuoka, Japan | 140 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 57 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at PUS
25 active airlines serving Gimhae International Airport.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Busan
BXRepublic of Korea
Air China
CAChina
Air Macau
NXMacao
AirAsia X
D7Malaysia
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Cebu Pacific
5JPhilippines
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Dragonair
KADRAGON
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Jeju Air
7CRepublic of Korea
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Peach Aviation
MMJapan
Philippine Airlines
PRPhilippines
Shanghai Airlines
FMChina
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Vietnam Airlines
VNVietnam
Zest Air
Z2Philippines
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Gimhae International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulsan Airport | USN | Ulsan | South Korea | 59 km |
| Sacheon Air Base/Airport | HIN | Sacheon | South Korea | 80 km |
| Daegu Airport | TAE | Taegu | South Korea | 84 km |
| Tsushima Airport | TSJ | Tsushima | Japan | 106 km |
| Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) | KPO | Pohang | South Korea | 100 km |
| Yeosu Airport | RSU | Yeosu | South Korea | 126 km |
| Gwangju Airport | KWJ | Kwangju | South Korea | 194 km |
| Iki Airport | IKI | Iki | Japan | 177 km |
Other Airports in South Korea
Jeju International Airport
CJUCheju
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)
CJJChongju
Kunsan Air Base
KUVKunsan
Gwangju Airport
KWJKwangju
Muan International Airport
MWXMuan
Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)
KPOPohang
Sacheon Air Base/Airport
HINSacheon
Gimpo International Airport
GMPSeoul
Incheon International Airport
ICNSeoul
Yangyang International Airport
YNYSokcho / Gangneung
Daegu Airport
TAETaegu
Ulsan Airport
USNUlsan
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 35° 10' 46.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 128° 56' 16.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 35.179501
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 128.938004
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9
- Current Local Time
- 01:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 6 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Gimhae International Airport?
The IATA code for Gimhae International Airport is PUS, and its ICAO code is RKPK. The airport is located in Busan, South Korea.
How many destinations can you fly to from PUS?
There are 36 direct destinations available from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, South Korea.
What airlines fly from PUS?
There are 25 airlines operating from PUS, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Busan, Air China, Air Macau, AirAsia X, and more.
What timezone is Gimhae International Airport in?
Gimhae International Airport is in the Asia/Seoul timezone (GMT+9). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Gimhae International Airport?
Gimhae International Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 meters) above sea level.
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