Osaka to Anchorage (KIX–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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KIX–ANC had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,672 miles in 6h 41m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Anchorage from Osaka
| Metric | KIX→ANC | NGO→ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KIX | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 6h 41m | 8h 13m |
Travel Essentials
KIX: JST · ANC: AKDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 1:00 AM in Anchorage.
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KIX–ANC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KIX to ANC
Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
KIX to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KIX to ANC is about 6 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,672 miles (5,909 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Narita, Incheon and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tokoname (NGO).