Zurich to Anchorage (ZRH–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ZRH Airport Page →
4,836 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 30m AZDEET → DERO Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Anchorage flights
ORD Chicago 17h 15m LXOSSN → 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
LAS Las Vegas 17h 37m LXWK → ASLXJWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Anchorage flights
JFK New York 18h 11m DLLX → 5YASBR New York (JFK) to Anchorage flights
EWR Newark 18h 30m LXOSUA → UAVJT Newark (EWR) to Anchorage flights
IAD Dulles 18h 37m LXNUMOS → UA Dulles (IAD) to Anchorage flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 41m LXUA → ASDENZ San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage flights
ATL Atlanta 18h 43m DL → AMBRCX Atlanta (ATL) to Anchorage flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 18h 45m AA → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage flights
BOS Boston 19h 23m LX → AS Boston (BOS) to Anchorage flights
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Zurich to Anchorage
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,836 mi 9h 16m nonstop -10h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
FRA ~13h 30m ORD ~17h 15m LAS ~17h 37m JFK ~18h 11m EWR ~18h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,257
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
ZRH → ANC
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ANC → ZRH
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
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
-10h
Anchorage is 10 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 8:00 AM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
4,836 mi / 7,783 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 16m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Swiss passport holders need an approved ESTA to enter the US. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries.

ESTA permits stays up to 90 days per visit. You cannot extend or change your immigration status while on ESTA. If denied, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa at the US Embassy in Bern. At the border, CBP officers may ask about your travel purpose, return ticket, and accommodation. Your passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

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

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance4,836 mi / 7,783 km
Flight time9h 16m
Time difference-10 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 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 ZRH to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 9h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 4,836 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid.
Anchorage is 10 hours behind Zurich.
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 ZRH to ANC

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ZRH to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to ANC is about 9 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,836 miles (7,783 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.