Anchorage to Mexico City (ANC–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA3033
CA Air China
77L
12:52 AM
AKDT
10:02 AM
CST
7h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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CX86
CX Cathay Pacific
748
2:15 AM
AKDT
11:54 AM
CST
7h 39m
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M73228
M7 Tropical Airways
332
4:43 AM
AKDT
1:40 PM
CST
6h 57m
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M T W T F S S
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CSG2521
CSG CSG
77L
11:38 AM
AKDT
8:17 PM
CST
6h 39m
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CA3125
CA Air China
77L
1:05 PM
AKDT
9:57 PM
CST
6h 52m
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M73629
M7 Tropical Airways
332
1:55 PM
AKDT
11:50 PM
CST
7h 55m
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CX96
CX Cathay Pacific
748
8:35 PM
AKDT
5:45 AM+1
CST
7h 10m
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CX3409
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
7:45 AM
CST
1:35 PM
AKDT
7h 50m
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CX87
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
7:45 AM
CST
1:35 PM
AKDT
7h 50m
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Anchorage to Mexico City
5 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 3,761 mi 6h 39m nonstop +2h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

ANC–NLU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Tropical Airways and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 3,761 miles in approximately 6h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 7 748 7h10-7h39 58% Oneworld –
M7 Tropical Airways 5 332 6h57-7h55 58% – –
CA Air China 2 77L 6h52-7h10 58% Star Alliance –
CSG CSG 1 77L 6h39 58% – –
WIN WIN 1 – – 58% – –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – M7
748 Boeing 747-8 – CX
77L Boeing 777-200LR – CA, CSG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CSG + M7 + WIN (7 flights/wk, 44%)
Oneworld: CX (7 flights/wk, 44%)
Star Alliance: CA (2 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ANC to NLU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
358
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Mexico City is 2 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 8:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
3,761 mi / 6,053 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 39m to 7h 55m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ANC–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance3,761 mi / 6,053 km
Flight time6h 39m to 7h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights19 out / 4 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 6h 39m to 7h 55m. The route covers 3,761 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, CSG, Cathay Pacific, Tropical Airways and WIN.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from ANC to NLU. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW, GDL, PHX, DEN, ORD, MID, ATL, CVG, JFK, LAX, HNL, YYZ, FRA, MIA, FAI and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 2 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from NLU 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 NLU

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, CSG, Cathay Pacific, Tropical Airways and WIN. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ANC to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to NLU ranges from 6 hours 39 minutes to 7 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,761 miles (6,053 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.