Shanghai (Minhang) to Anchorage (SHA–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SHA Airport Page →
4,311 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 24m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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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 6 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 12h 59m 3U9CCA → CACSGCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Anchorage flights
HKG Hong Kong 12h 59m CXFMHU → 5Y7LCV Hong Kong (HKG) to Anchorage flights
SZX Shenzhen 13h 3U9CCA → 5YCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Anchorage flights
CKG Chongqing 16h 17m 3U9CCA → CACKY8 Chongqing (CKG) to Anchorage flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 17h 49m 3U9CCA → CA Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Anchorage flights
SHE Shenyang ~10h 33m FMMU → CA Shenyang (SHE) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Anchorage
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,311 mi 10h 11m nonstop -16h behind

SHA–ANC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Anchorage (ANC) Anchorage to Shanghai (Minhang) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
SHE ~10h 33m CAN ~12h 59m HKG ~12h 59m SZX ~13h 0m CKG ~16h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
379
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
SHA → ANC
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
ANC → SHA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric SHA→ANC PVG→ANC WUX→ANC
Distance from SHA – 28 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines – 12 1
Weekly flights ~1 108 1
Flight time 10h 11m 7h 57m 8h 21m
Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Anchorage flights · Wuxi (WUX) to Anchorage flights · Hangzhou (HGH) to Anchorage flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-16h
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 2:00 AM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
4,311 mi / 6,938 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 11m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SHA

Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.

Facts

SHA–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance4,311 mi / 6,938 km
Flight time10h 11m
Time difference-16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHA
Full nameShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 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 SHA to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 10h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 4,311 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
Yes, return flights from ANC to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG, WUX and HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SHA to ANC

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SHA to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to ANC is about 10 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,311 miles (6,938 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Hangzhou (HGH).