Distance From Chicago Executive Airport to Gimhae International Airport, PWK - PUS Distance

The distance from Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is 6611 miles or 10639 kilometers or 5741 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling ( United States ) to Busan ( South Korea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling and Busan takes around 15 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States to Gimhae International Airport, Busan, South Korea is 15 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PWK - PUS

Kilometers		10639 km
Statute Miles		6611 miles
Nautical Miles		5741 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 11 minutes

Chicago Executive Airport to Gimhae International Airport Flight Route Map - PWK to PUS Flight Path

Location of Chicago Executive Airport & Gimhae International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Busan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States and Busan, South Korea. .

Nonstop flight route between Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States and Busan, South Korea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PWK - PUS

Time difference between Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (United States) and Busan (South Korea) is 14 Hours.
Busan time is 14 Hours ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.

Location	Local Time
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (United States)	2026-03-20, 12:13:42 CDT
Busan (South Korea)	2026-03-21, 02:13:42 KST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK / KPWK) Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States

Destination

Gimhae International Airport (PUS / RKPK) Busan, South Korea