Distance From Karas Air Base to Gimhae International Airport

The distance from Karas Air Base () to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is 3624 miles or 5832 kilometers or 3147 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 Zhem ( Kazakhstan ) to Busan ( South Korea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhem and Busan takes around 8 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Karas Air Base, Zhem, Kazakhstan to Gimhae International Airport, Busan, South Korea is 8 hours 19 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 • - PUS

Kilometers		5832 km
Statute Miles		3624 miles
Nautical Miles		3147 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 19 minutes

Karas Air Base to Gimhae International Airport Flight Route Map - to PUS Flight Path

Location of Karas Air Base & Gimhae International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zhem to Busan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zhem, Kazakhstan and Busan, South Korea. .

Nonstop flight route between Zhem, Kazakhstan and Busan, South Korea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PUS

Time difference between Zhem (Kazakhstan) and Busan (South Korea) is 4 Hours.
Busan time is 4 Hours ahead of Zhem.

Location	Local Time
Zhem (Kazakhstan)	2026-03-16, 03:05:20 +05
Busan (South Korea)	2026-03-16, 07:05:20 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

Karas Air Base ( / XATE) Zhem, Kazakhstan

Destination

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