Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Anchorage (CTU–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CA1045
CA Air China
77F
5:40 AM
CST
10:20 PM
AKDT
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA8443
CA Air China
77F
5:40 AM
CST
10:20 PM
AKDT
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Anchorage
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 4,885 mi 8h 40m nonstop -16h behind 12 1-stop hubs

CTU–ANC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,885 miles in approximately 8h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTU–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 4 77F 8h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTU to ANC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
584
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
CTU → ANC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
ANC → CTU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays →

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Chengdu (Shuangliu)

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric CTU→ANC CKG→ANC
Distance from CTU 172 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 4 4
Flight time 8h 40m 8h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of CTU with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-16h
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
CTU: CST · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 2:00 AM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
4,885 mi / 7,861 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

CTU–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance4,885 mi / 7,861 km
Flight time8h 40m
Time difference-16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 1 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 8h 40m. The route covers 4,885 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CTU to ANC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TNA, NGB, HGH, URC, CGO, SHE, XMN, SZX, PVG, HKG, CAN and NKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Yes, return flights from ANC to CTU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CKG. 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 CTU to ANC

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTU to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTU to ANC ranges from 8 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,885 miles (7,861 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).