Helsinki (Vantaa) to Anchorage (HEL–ANC) — 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
SEA Seattle 14h 19m AY 8CAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
ORD Chicago 16h 15m AY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 3m AY 5YASAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 55m AY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h 5m A3ACAY DERO Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Anchorage flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 18h 32m AYHOMU 5YCACK Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Anchorage flights
ICN Seoul 20h 47m AY 5Y7LK4 Seoul (ICN) to Anchorage flights
HKG Hong Kong 22h 18m AY 5Y7LCV Hong Kong (HKG) to Anchorage flights
JFK New York 27h 33m AY 5YASBR New York (JFK) to Anchorage flights
NRT Narita 28h 45m AYJL 5YCNKKZ Narita (NRT) to Anchorage flights
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Anchorage
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-11h behind

While no nonstop service exists between HEL and ANC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
857
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
HEL → ANC
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
ANC → HEL
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-11h
Anchorage is 11 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 7:00 AM in Anchorage.
Visa & Entry

Finland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Finnish passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days for tourism or business by obtaining an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21 and is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Apply at least 72 hours before departure.

You must hold an e-passport (biometric chip). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Travelers who have visited Iraq, Syria, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, or Cuba after March 2011 may be ineligible and need a B1/B2 visa instead.

HEL–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Anchorage route.
Route details
Time difference-11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to ANC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles.
Anchorage is 11 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.