Shanghai to Anchorage flights
Anchorage lies 6,933 km (4,308 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -16 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Shanghai | Anchorage | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 289,600 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-8 (America/Anchorage) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | ANC, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 99501–99695 |
Clocks in Anchorage are 16 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 9 h 38 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Anchorage
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in Anchorage
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Anchorage from Shanghai?
6,933 km (4,308 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Anchorage by air?
About 9 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 16 h behind at the moment (America/Anchorage against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Anchorage flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC); Anchorage also has MRI.
What currency do I need in Anchorage?
The Dollar (USD).
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.