China to South Korea Β· 628 miles (1,010 km)

Nanjing (NKG) to Busan (PUS) flights

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7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Nanjing (NKG) to Busan (PUS) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. One airline flies nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Busan (PUS): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 628 miles (1,010 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Jeju, Shanghai and Seoul and more.

How many miles NKG to PUS costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines7,000$43.50–380
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines16,100$33.50–190

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from NKG to PUS

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book NKG to PUS with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

NKG to PUS with one stop

12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Jeju (CJU)Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines, then Jeju Air, Air Busan and 3 more
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Jeju Air logo
    BX
    Korean Air logo
    +2
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
    Korean Air logo
    Korean Air logo
  • Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines, then Air Busan and Korean Air
    Shandong Airlines logo
    BX
    Korean Air logo
  • Via Shenyang (SHE)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    +3
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)China Eastern Airlines, then Jeju Air, Air Busan and 7 more
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Jeju Air logo
    BX
    China Airlines logo
    +6
  • Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Hebei Airlines and Tianjin Airlines, then Jeju Air
    Hebei Airlines logo
    GS
    Jeju Air logo
  • Via Osaka (KIX)Juneyao Airlines, then Jeju Air, Air Busan and 3 more
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Jeju Air logo
    BX
    Jin Air logo
    +2
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Air China logo
    Korean Air logo
  • Via Shalu (RMQ)China Eastern Airlines, then Starlux Airlines and Jin Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Starlux Airlines logo
    Jin Air logo
  • Via Xiamen (XMN)Juneyao Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 3 more, then Eastar Jet
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
    ZE
  • Via Yanji (YNJ)9 Air, then Air Busan and Eastar Jet
    AQ
    BX
    ZE

NKG to PUS: common questions

How many miles does NKG to PUS cost?

In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from NKG to PUS?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Busan (PUS).

How far is Nanjing from Busan by plane?

Nanjing (NKG) and Busan (PUS) are 628 miles (1,010 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book NKG to PUS award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Nanjing and Busan?

The most direct connections are through Jeju (CJU), Shanghai (PVG), Seoul (ICN), Qingdao (TAO) and Shenyang (SHE). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Shanghai.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.