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

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Anchorage to Sapporo
4 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 3,004 mi 6h 17m nonstop +17h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

ANC–CTS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. HTT, T'way Air and Jeju Air lead the route. The flight covers 3,004 miles in approximately 6h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–CTS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HTT HTT 1 72%
TW T'way Air 1 72%
7C Jeju Air 0 72%
CNK CNK 0 72%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 7C + CNK + HTT + TW (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to CTS.
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One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
248
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.

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 17m.
Visa & Entry

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ANC–CTS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Sapporo route.
Route details
Distance3,004 mi / 4,834 km
Flight time6h 17m
Time difference+17 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: CTS
IATA / ICAOCTS / RJCC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to CTS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to New Chitose Airport take approximately 6h 17m. The route covers 3,004 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Jeju Air, CNK, HTT and T'way Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ANC to CTS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HND, HIJ, KIX, PEK, NGO, PVG, MNL, NRT, TPE, HKG and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air, CNK, HTT and T'way Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ANC to CTS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to CTS ranges from 6 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,004 miles (4,834 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via HND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.