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Flights from Zurich to Anchorage

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Anchorage. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Vancouver, about 13h 18m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 18m
ZRHANCFRA

Zurich to Anchorage at a glance

Fastest journey13h 18mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Vancouver

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Anchorage

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZRH Frankfurt (FRA) ANC
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor
Thu11:30 ZRH12:24 FRA3h 06m connection15:30 FRA14:48 ANCCondor
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 18m
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ZRH Vancouver (YVR) ANC
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
Self-transfer likely ~16h 33m
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ZRH Calgary (YYC) ANC
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: WestJet
Self-transfer likely ~16h 16m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,787 km4,836 miles
Journey time
13h 18mon current schedules
Time difference
-10hAnchorage vs Zurich
Currency in Anchorage
USD
Airports
ZRH → ANC

Flights from Zurich to Anchorage: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Anchorage?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Vancouver and Calgary. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Anchorage?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,787 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Anchorage?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Vancouver (YVR) and Calgary (YYC). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Anchorage?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 10 hours behind Zurich.

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