Misawa to Anchorage (MSJ–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSJ–ANC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. CMB leads the route. The flight covers 3,124 miles in approximately 6h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMB CMB | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSJ: JST · ANC: AKDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Misawa, it's 1:00 AM in Anchorage.
Japanese passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years, and allows multiple entries. You cannot extend a VWP stay or change immigration status. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Tokyo ($185 application fee).
ESTA asks for passport details, employment information, and security questions. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. At US immigration, CBP officers may ask about your trip purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. Global Entry ($100, valid 5 years) gives you automated kiosks at major airports, skipping the main immigration line. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov and interview at the US Embassy Tokyo or at a US airport on arrival.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to major US cities run 8 to 13 hours depending on the destination. ANA, JAL, United, Delta, American, Hawaiian Airlines, and Zipair operate dozens of daily frequencies. Los Angeles is about 10 hours, New York about 13 hours. The US uses the US dollar, trading at roughly 0.0065 USD per JPY. No vaccination requirements. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is an alternative to Global Entry for faster processing at 30+ US airports, free to use.
MSJ–ANC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSJ to ANC
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base (MSJ) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from CMB. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MSJ to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSJ to ANC ranges from 6 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,124 miles (5,027 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via HND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.