Higashikagura to Anchorage (AKJ–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AKJ to ANC.
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Two-Stop Connections
47
Candidates
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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AKJ → ANC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ANC → AKJ
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays →

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Higashikagura

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric AKJ→ANC CTS→ANC
Distance from AKJ 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of AKJ with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-17h
Anchorage is 17 hours behind Higashikagura.
AKJ: JST · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Higashikagura, it's 1:00 AM in Anchorage.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years, and allows multiple entries. You cannot extend a VWP stay or change immigration status. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Tokyo ($185 application fee).

ESTA asks for passport details, employment information, and security questions. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. At US immigration, CBP officers may ask about your trip purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. Global Entry ($100, valid 5 years) gives you automated kiosks at major airports, skipping the main immigration line. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov and interview at the US Embassy Tokyo or at a US airport on arrival.

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to major US cities run 8 to 13 hours depending on the destination. ANA, JAL, United, Delta, American, Hawaiian Airlines, and Zipair operate dozens of daily frequencies. Los Angeles is about 10 hours, New York about 13 hours. The US uses the US dollar, trading at roughly 0.0065 USD per JPY. No vaccination requirements. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is an alternative to Global Entry for faster processing at 30+ US airports, free to use.

AKJ–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Higashikagura to Anchorage route.
Route details
Time difference-17 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: AKJ
IATA / ICAOAKJ / RJEC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation721 ft / 220 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKJ to ANC flights.
Anchorage is 17 hours behind Higashikagura.
Yes, return flights from ANC to AKJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CTS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sapporo (CTS).