Anchorage to Sapporo (ANC–CTS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,004 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
TPE Taoyuan 15h 4m 5YBRCI → BRCIEY Taoyuan (TPE) to Sapporo flights
ICN Seoul 16h 24m 5X5YGG → 7CETJL Seoul (ICN) to Sapporo flights
HKG Hong Kong 16h 46m 5YCXK4 → CXEYHB Hong Kong (HKG) to Sapporo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Anchorage to Sapporo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
4 Airlines 3,004 mi 6h 8m nonstop +17h ahead

ANC–CTS had nonstop service from Jeju Air and T'way Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,004 miles in 6h 8m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ANC Routes CTS Routes ANC Live Flights CTS Live Flights ANC Delays
All flights from Sapporo (CTS) Sapporo to Anchorage flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ANC–CTS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
7C Jeju Air 0 – – 89% – –
CNK CNK 0 – – 89% – –
HTT HTT 0 – – 89% – –
TW T'way Air 0 – – 89% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 7C + CNK + HTT + TW (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to CTS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
TPE ~15h 4m ICN ~16h 24m HKG ~16h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
153
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ANC → CTS
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
CTS → ANC
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+17h
Sapporo is 17 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · CTS: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 11:00 AM (next day) in Sapporo.
Distance & Flight Time
3,004 mi / 4,834 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 8m gate to gate.
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Facts

ANC–CTS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Sapporo route.
Route details
Distance3,004 mi / 4,834 km
Flight time6h 8m
Time difference+17 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: CTS
Full nameNew Chitose Airport
IATA / ICAOCTS / RJCC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to CTS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to New Chitose Airport take about 6h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 3,004 miles.
4 airlines operated the nonstop from ANC to CTS: Jeju Air, T'way Air, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiwan Taoyuan, Incheon and Hong Kong.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CTS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sapporo is 17 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from CTS to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from ANC to CTS

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) had nonstop service from Jeju Air and T'way Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ANC to CTS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to CTS is about 6 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,004 miles (4,834 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Incheon and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.