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Flights from New York to Busan
There are no direct flights from New York to Busan. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Seoul, about 18h 20m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 16h 47m
New York to Busan at a glance
Fastest journey16h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Seoul
Best ways to fly from New York to Busan
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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NYC Shanghai (PVG) PUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
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NYC Taipei (TPE) PUS
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, China Airlines, Eastar Jet
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
- +14hBusan vs New York
- Currency in Busan
- KRW
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → PUS
Flights from New York to Busan: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Busan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Seoul and Taipei. 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 New York to Busan?
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 New York and Busan?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE) and Tokyo (NRT). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Busan?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
What is the time difference between New York and Busan?
Busan is 14 hours ahead of New York.
