London to Anchorage flights
Anchorage lies 7,196 km (4,472 mi) north of London, -9 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 59 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.
| London | Anchorage | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Population | 9 million | 289,600 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC-8 (America/Anchorage) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | ANC, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 99501–99695 |
Clocks in Anchorage are 9 h behind London right now, so a 9 h 59 min journey lands only 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Anchorage
Crossing from United Kingdom into United States: money changes from the Pound to the Dollar (USD); traffic switches to the right; 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 London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 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 London?
7,196 km (4,472 mi) in a straight line, north of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Anchorage by air?
About 9 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 9 h behind at the moment (America/Anchorage against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Anchorage flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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.