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Flights from Busan to New York

There are no direct flights from Busan to New York. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Taipei, about 18h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 16h 47m
PUSNYCPVG

Busan to New York at a glance

Fastest journey16h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Busan to New York

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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PUS Shanghai (PVG) NYC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 20m
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PUS Taipei (TPE) NYC
Leg 1: Air Busan, China Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air
One airline, one ticket ~19h 52m
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3
PUS Tokyo (NRT) NYC
Leg 1: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 19m
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PUS Seoul (ICN) NYC
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 47m
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PUS Hong Kong (HKG) NYC
Leg 1: Air Busan, HK Express, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Self-transfer likely ~22h 16m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,252 km6,987 miles
Journey time
16h 47mestimate
Time difference
-14hNew York vs Busan
Currency in New York
USD
Airports
PUS → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Busan to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Busan to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Busan to New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,252 km.
Where do you change planes between Busan and New York?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Taipei (TPE), Tokyo (NRT) and Seoul (ICN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Busan and New York?
Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Busan and New York?
New York is 14 hours behind Busan.

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