Anchorage to Narita (ANC–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Anchorage to Narita
3 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 3,426 mi 6h 29m nonstop +17h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

ANC–NRT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. CNK, Korean Air and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 3,426 miles in approximately 6h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CNK CNK 0 67%
KE Korean Air 0 67% SkyTeam
TWY TWY 0 67%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: KE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 NRT.
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One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,217
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
Narita is 17 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 11:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
3,426 mi / 5,513 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 29m to 6h 40m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

ANC–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Narita route.
Route details
Distance3,426 mi / 5,513 km
Flight time6h 29m to 6h 40m
Time difference+17 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights3 out / 28 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 6h 29m to 6h 40m. The route covers 3,426 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: CNK, Korean Air and TWY.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ANC to NRT. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTS, AKJ, KIX, CJU, NGO, NGB, HGH, YVR, XIY, GUM, YYC, PEK, KOA, XMN, CRK, MNL, SZX, HAN, SAN, PVG, CVG, YUL, MEM, SDF, JFK, IAH, CGK, SIN, DEN, YYZ, MIA, FRA, AMS, EWR, LAX, SEA, HKG, TPE, ORD, ICN, HND, DFW, HNL and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 17 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from NRT 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 NRT

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from CNK, Korean Air and TWY. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ANC to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to NRT ranges from 6 hours 29 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,426 miles (5,513 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CTS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.