Alaska Airlines To Launch 8-Hour Flights From Anchorage To Tokyo

Published Nov 11, 2026, 8:28 AM EST Alaska Airlines is preparing to launch a new nonstop route between Ted Stevens Anchorage International and Tokyo Narita on May 13th, 2027. With flight schedule information reported by aviation analyst Enilria, the seasonal service is scheduled to operate once daily using the Boeing 737 MAX 8, with the flight expected to take approximately eight hours and 15 minutes, although the route remains subject to government approval.