Mexico City to Anchorage (NLU–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,761 mi airlines 4/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX3085
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
6:55 AM
CST
12:55 PM
AKDT
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3083
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
11:45 AM
CST
5:45 PM
AKDT
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX86
CX Cathay Pacific
748
12:40 AM
AKDT
9:45 AM
CST
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3186
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
1:23 AM
AKDT
9:47 AM
CST
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX76
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
2:13 AM
AKDT
10:50 AM
CST
6h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3033
CA Air China
77L
2:23 AM
AKDT
10:44 AM
CST
6h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3284
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
2:32 AM
AKDT
10:35 AM
CST
6h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WIN902
WIN WIN
332
6:00 AM
AKDT
2:36 PM
CST
6h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3125
CA Air China
77L
7:34 AM
AKDT
3:55 PM
CST
6h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CSG2583
CSG CSG
77L
8:40 AM
AKDT
5:03 PM
CST
6h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WIN911
WIN WIN
332
3:46 PM
AKDT
12:04 AM+1
CST
6h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CSG2661
CSG CSG
77L
6:00 PM
AKDT
2:38 AM+1
CST
6h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CSG2523
CSG CSG
77L
7:25 PM
AKDT
4:26 AM+1
CST
7h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX96
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
8:35 PM
AKDT
5:45 AM+1
CST
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M73228
M7 m
332
9:07 PM
AKDT
5:42 AM+1
CST
6h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Mexico City to Anchorage
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 3,761 mi 8h nonstop -2h behind 7 1-stop hubs

NLU–ANC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 3,761 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 4 74N 8h Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to ANC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
190
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
NLU → ANC
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
57%
Return
ANC → NLU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
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
-2h
Anchorage is 2 hours behind Mexico City.
NLU: CST · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 4:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
3,761 mi / 6,053 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

NLU–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance3,761 mi / 6,053 km
Flight time8h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 30 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 8h. The route covers 3,761 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from NLU to ANC. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDX, CVG, IAH, DFW, GDL, ORD and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 2 hours behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from ANC to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 NLU to ANC

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to ANC ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,761 miles (6,053 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PDX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.