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

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3,761 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 7m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
M73228
M7 Tropical Airways
332
8:20 AM
AKDT
5:33 PM
CST
7h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WIN913
WIN WIN
332
12:30 PM
AKDT
9:23 PM
CST
6h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M73629
M7 Tropical Airways
332
1:55 PM
AKDT
11:50 PM
CST
7h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX96
CX Cathay Pacific
748
8:35 PM
AKDT
5:45 AM+1
CST
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX86
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:13 PM
AKDT
5:58 AM+1
CST
6h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CSG2661
CSG CSG
77L
10:55 PM
AKDT
7:59 AM+1
CST
7h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3409
CX Cathay Pacific
748
7:45 AM
CST
1:35 PM
AKDT
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX87
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
7:45 AM
CST
1:35 PM
AKDT
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 13h 2m 5YASCA 6RM7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
YYZ Toronto 14h 34m BRCICK AC Toronto (YYZ) to Mexico City flights
IAH Houston 34h 9m ICVUA TK Houston (IAH) to Mexico City flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 42h 45m DEKZRO EKLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Mexico City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~8h 44m 5Y7LAA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mexico City flights
PHX Phoenix ~9h 28m AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Mexico City flights
DEN Denver ~10h 10m ASCMUA Denver (DEN) to Mexico City flights
ORD Chicago ~11h 2m 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City flights
MID Mérida ~11h 4m VBY4 Mérida (MID) to Mexico City flights
JFK New York ~12h 28m 5YASBR GAF New York (JFK) to Mexico City flights
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Anchorage to Mexico City
5 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 3,761 mi 6h 56m nonstop +2h ahead

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 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, 74N 6h45-7h10 78% Oneworld
M7 Tropical Airways 6 332 7h13-7h55 78%
WIN WIN 2 332 6h53 78%
CA Air China 1 78% Star Alliance
CSG CSG 1 77L 7h04 78%
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – M7, WIN
748 Boeing 747-8 – CX
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
77L Boeing 777-200LR – CSG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CSG + M7 + WIN (9 flights/wk, 53%)
Oneworld: CX (7 flights/wk, 41%)
Star Alliance: CA (1 flights/wk, 6%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ANC to NLU direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
263
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.

On-Time Performance

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

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 56m gate to gate.
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.

ANC–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance3,761 mi / 6,053 km
Flight time6h 56m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights21 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take about 6h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 3,761 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from ANC to NLU: Cathay Pacific, Tropical Airways, Air China, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Toronto Pearson and George Bush Intercontinental.
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 Cathay Pacific, Tropical Airways and Air China. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ANC to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to NLU is about 6 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,761 miles (6,053 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Toronto Pearson and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.