Paris to Anchorage flights
Anchorage lies 7,527 km (4,677 mi) north of Paris, -10 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 24 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.
| Paris | Anchorage | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United States |
| Population | 2.1 million | 289,600 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC-8 (America/Anchorage) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | ANC, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 99501–99695 |
Clocks in Anchorage are 10 h behind Paris right now, so a 10 h 24 min journey lands only 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Anchorage
Crossing from France into United States: money changes from the Euro 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 Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 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 Paris?
7,527 km (4,677 mi) in a straight line, north of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Anchorage by air?
About 10 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 10 h behind at the moment (America/Anchorage against Europe/Paris).
Which airports are used for Paris to Anchorage flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) 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.