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

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Sapporo to Anchorage
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 3,004 mi 5h 43m nonstop -17h behind 15 1-stop hubs

CTS–ANC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. CNK leads the route. The flight covers 3,004 miles in approximately 5h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTS–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CNK CNK 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK (1 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 CTS to ANC.
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One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
221
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.

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Sapporo

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric CTS→ANC MSJ→ANC
Distance from CTS 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 5h 43m 6h 42m
Airports within 200 miles of CTS with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-17h
Anchorage is 17 hours behind Sapporo.
CTS: JST · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sapporo, it's 1:00 AM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
3,004 mi / 4,834 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 43m.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years, and allows multiple entries. You cannot extend a VWP stay or change immigration status. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Tokyo ($185 application fee).

ESTA asks for passport details, employment information, and security questions. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. At US immigration, CBP officers may ask about your trip purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. Global Entry ($100, valid 5 years) gives you automated kiosks at major airports, skipping the main immigration line. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov and interview at the US Embassy Tokyo or at a US airport on arrival.

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to major US cities run 8 to 13 hours depending on the destination. ANA, JAL, United, Delta, American, Hawaiian Airlines, and Zipair operate dozens of daily frequencies. Los Angeles is about 10 hours, New York about 13 hours. The US uses the US dollar, trading at roughly 0.0065 USD per JPY. No vaccination requirements. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is an alternative to Global Entry for faster processing at 30+ US airports, free to use.

CTS–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sapporo to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance3,004 mi / 4,834 km
Flight time5h 43m
Time difference-17 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: CTS
IATA / ICAOCTS / RJCC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTS to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from New Chitose Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 5h 43m. The route covers 3,004 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: CNK.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CTS to ANC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KMQ, CDB, NGO, NRT, ADK, KIX, HND, OGG, SFO, DEN, ICN, BKK, PVG, TPE and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 17 hours behind Sapporo.
Yes, return flights from ANC to CTS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CTS to ANC

New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from CNK. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTS to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTS to ANC ranges from 5 hours 43 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

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via KMQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Misawa (MSJ).