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

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Washington to Anchorage
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 3,367 mi 6h 38m nonstop -4h behind 37 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DCA and ANC, connecting options are available through 37 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,578
Candidates
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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.
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 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 7 –
Flight time 6h 38m 7h 38m 7h 52m
Departure OTP 5% – –
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections37 hubs
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 approximately 6h 38m. The route covers 3,367 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DCA to ANC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, CVG, RIC, TYS, SDF, YOW, IND, BOS, BWI, PVD, SAV, MEM, APA, AUS, CHS, YHZ, SGR, BHM, YYZ, PDX, DTW, EWR, MSP, ORD, SEA, PHX, LAS, DEN, LAX, JFK, MIA, ATL, DFW, IAH, SFO, SAN and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Washington.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and RIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ranges from 6 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,367 miles (5,418 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).