Flights to Anchorage, AK
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Anchorage is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,400-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Merrill Field (MRI, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | ANC | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,400 ft | 152 ft |
| Merrill Field (regional) | MRI | 3 km (2 mi) | 4,000 ft | 137 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,400 ft, ANC can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 152 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Anchorage
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Moscow | Russia | 6,992 km (4,345 mi) | about 9 h 43 min |
| Anchorage to London | United Kingdom | 7,196 km (4,472 mi) | about 9 h 59 min |
| Anchorage to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 6,543 km (4,066 mi) | about 9 h 8 min |
| Anchorage to Berlin | Germany | 7,281 km (4,524 mi) | about 10 h 5 min |
| Anchorage to Paris | France | 7,527 km (4,677 mi) | about 10 h 24 min |
| Anchorage to Hamburg | Germany | 7,131 km (4,431 mi) | about 9 h 54 min |
| Anchorage to Minsk | Belarus | 7,213 km (4,482 mi) | about 10 h |
| Anchorage to Budapest | Hungary | 7,886 km (4,900 mi) | about 10 h 52 min |
| Anchorage to Shanghai | China | 6,933 km (4,308 mi) | about 9 h 38 min |
| Anchorage to Chongqing | China | 7,836 km (4,869 mi) | about 10 h 48 min |
| Anchorage to Chengdu | China | 7,847 km (4,876 mi) | about 10 h 49 min |
| Anchorage to Beijing | China | 6,385 km (3,967 mi) | about 8 h 56 min |
| Anchorage to Guangzhou | China | 8,124 km (5,048 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Anchorage to Shenzhen | China | 8,138 km (5,056 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Anchorage?
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, MRI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ANC from Anchorage city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Anchorage on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.