How far is Seattle (SEA) from Anchorage (ANC)?

The distance from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC) is 1,449 miles (2,331 km).

How Long Is the Flight from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC)?

Q: How long is the flight from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC)?

The direct flight from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC) takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. The return flight takes 3 hours 30 minutes.

Direct flight time: 3 hours 30 minutes · 1,449 miles

Flight Time Details

SEA → ANC

3 hr 30 min

ANC → SEA

3 hr 30 min

Distance

1,449 mi

2,331 km

Time Difference

-1 hr

Arrival Time Planner

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That Flight Time Is Equivalent To...

🎬 Watching 2 average-length movies
📖 Reading 5 chapters of a novel
🎵 Listening to 60 songs
😴 Not quite enough for a proper nap
🚗 Driving 228 miles at highway speed

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC)?

The direct flight takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. The return flight (ANC → SEA) takes 3 hours 30 minutes due to wind patterns.

What is the time difference?

Anchorage (ANC) is 1 hours behind Seattle (SEA). Use the arrival planner above to calculate your local arrival time.

Why is the return flight a different length?

Jet stream winds blow west-to-east at 100-200 mph at cruising altitude. Eastbound flights get a tailwind (shorter), while westbound flights face a headwind (longer).

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