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Nonstop from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International to Ted Stevens Anchorage International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,512 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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About 5h 29m gate to gate for the 4,042 km (2,512 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Delta Air Lines, with about 1.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).