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

NLU Airport Page →
3,761 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 22m ago
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CX3409
CX Cathay Pacific
748
7:45 AM
CST
1:35 PM
AKDT
7h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CX87
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
7:45 AM
CST
1:35 PM
AKDT
7h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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M73228
M7 Tropical Airways
332
8:20 AM
AKDT
5:33 PM
CST
7h 13m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WIN913
WIN WIN
332
12:30 PM
AKDT
9:23 PM
CST
6h 53m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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M73629
M7 Tropical Airways
332
1:55 PM
AKDT
11:50 PM
CST
7h 55m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CX96
CX Cathay Pacific
748
8:35 PM
AKDT
5:45 AM+1
CST
7h 10m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CX86
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:13 PM
AKDT
5:58 AM+1
CST
6h 45m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CSG2661
CSG CSG
77L
10:55 PM
AKDT
7:59 AM+1
CST
7h 4m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
GDL Guadalajara 9h 53m ACAFAM → CX Guadalajara (GDL) to Anchorage flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 25m AC → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 30m M7 → ASAYCX Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage flights
IAH Houston 16h 48m EKTK → CXUA Houston (IAH) to Anchorage flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 25h 33m CZ → 5YCACK Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Anchorage flights
PDX Portland ~10h 22m → AAASBA Portland (PDX) to Anchorage flights
TIJ Tijuana ~10h 27m VB → Tijuana (TIJ) to Anchorage flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~10h 41m VB → WIN Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Anchorage flights
MID Mérida ~11h 32m VBY4 → Mérida (MID) to Anchorage flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main ~22h 5m LH → DERO Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mexico City to Anchorage
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,761 mi 7h 50m nonstop -2h behind

NLU–ANC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 3,761 miles in approximately 7h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore NLU Routes ANC Routes NLU Live Flights ANC Live Flights ANC Delays
All flights from Anchorage (ANC) Anchorage to Mexico City flights
Carriers on this route

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 4 748, 74N 7h50 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
748 Boeing 747-8 – CX
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to ANC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
GDL ~9h 53m PDX ~10h 22m DFW ~10h 25m TIJ ~10h 27m LAX ~10h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
299
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NLU → ANC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ANC → NLU
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays →
Know before you go

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 7h 50m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

NLU–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance3,761 mi / 6,053 km
Flight time7h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 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 NLU to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 7h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 3,761 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NLU to ANC: Cathay Pacific.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles.
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 is about 7 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,761 miles (6,053 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Dallas Fort Worth and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.