Distance From Nelson Airport to Gimhae International Airport, NSN - PUS Distance

The distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is 5983 miles or 9629 kilometers or 5196 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 Nelson ( New Zealand ) to Busan ( South Korea )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Busan takes around 13 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, New Zealand to Gimhae International Airport, Busan, South Korea is 13 hours 45 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 • NSN - PUS

Kilometers		9629 km
Statute Miles		5983 miles
Nautical Miles		5196 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 45 minutes

Nelson Airport to Gimhae International Airport Flight Route Map - NSN to PUS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson, New Zealand and Busan, South Korea. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson, New Zealand and Busan, South Korea.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NSN - PUS

Time difference between Nelson (New Zealand) and Busan (South Korea) is 3 Hours.
Busan time is 3 Hours behind Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (New Zealand)	2026-05-05, 20:41:50 NZST
Busan (South Korea)	2026-05-05, 17:41:50 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

Nelson Airport (NSN / NZNS) Nelson, New Zealand

Destination

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