Flights to Anchorage
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.