Washington to Anchorage (DCA–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,367 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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
YYZ Toronto 8h 57m AAACBA → BRK4 Toronto (YYZ) to Anchorage flights
JFK New York 9h 7m AAAFAM → 5YASBR New York (JFK) to Anchorage flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 25m AAAMDL → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage flights
ORD Chicago 9h 32m AAASAY → 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
EWR Newark 9h 40m UA → UAVJT Newark (EWR) to Anchorage flights
DTW Detroit 10h 11m AAAFAM → DL Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 13m AAAFAM → AMBRCX Atlanta (ATL) to Anchorage flights
SEA Seattle 10h 18m ASAYDL → 8CAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
DEN Denver 10h 35m ACF9UA → ASCMUA Denver (DEN) to Anchorage flights
BOS Boston 10h 43m AAASB6 → AS Boston (BOS) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Anchorage
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,367 mi 6h 38m nonstop -4h behind

DCA–ANC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
YYZ ~8h 57m JFK ~9h 7m MSP ~9h 25m ORD ~9h 32m EWR ~9h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,495
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → ANC
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
85%
Return
ANC → DCA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → ANC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric DCA→ANC IAD→ANC BWI→ANC
Distance from DCA – 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 3
Weekly flights – 7 2
Flight time 6h 38m 7h 38m 7h 10m
Departure OTP 49% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Anchorage flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Anchorage flights · Richmond (RIC) to Anchorage flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 2:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
3,367 mi / 5,418 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 38m gate to gate.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

Facts

DCA–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance3,367 mi / 5,418 km
Flight time6h 38m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 6h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 3,367 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, John F. Kennedy and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Washington.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and RIC. 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 DCA to ANC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DCA to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to ANC is about 6 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,367 miles (5,418 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, John F. Kennedy and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).