Anchorage to Raleigh/Durham (ANC–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
ORD Chicago 8h 24m 5YAAAC AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 31m 5YBRCI ACTPUA Toronto (YYZ) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 34m AFAMAS DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
JFK New York 9h 20m 5YASBR AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAD Dulles 9h 24m UA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 9h 25m AMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SEA Seattle 9h 31m 8CAFAM ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 33m AMBRDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 35m 5Y7LAA AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DEN Denver 9h 55m ASCMLH F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Anchorage to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,473 mi 6h 33m nonstop +4h ahead

ANC–RDU had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in July 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 3,473 miles in 6h 33m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ANC–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UD Hera Flight 1 72%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,391
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 → RDU
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
82%
Return
RDU → ANC
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays → RDU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Raleigh/Durham is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 10:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
3,473 mi / 5,589 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 33m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

ANC–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance3,473 mi / 5,589 km
Flight time6h 33m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 6h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 3,473 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ANC to RDU: Hera Flight. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Toronto Pearson and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Raleigh/Durham is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
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 RDU

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in July 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 RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to RDU is about 6 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,473 miles (5,589 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto Pearson and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.