Alaska Airlines Reportedly Plans Seasonal Anchorage–Tokyo Narita Flights

Alaska Airlines is reported to be planning seasonal nonstop flights between Anchorage and Tokyo Narita from May 13 through September 7, 2027. The reported schedule would use Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, but the airline has not confirmed the service.

Key details

• The reported aircraft is a Boeing 737 MAX 8 configured for domestic service.
• Outbound flight AS-21 is listed as leaving Anchorage at 2:10 p.m. and arriving in Tokyo at 3:25 p.m. the next day, local time.
• Return flight AS-22 is listed as departing Tokyo at 9:45 p.m. and arriving in Anchorage at noon on the same calendar date, local time.
• The reported scheduled durations are 8 hours 15 minutes outbound and about 7 hours 15 minutes inbound.
• The reported route distance is 2,984 nautical miles.
• The flights were reported as bookable on Alaska Airlines’ website.

The reported Anchorage–Tokyo Narita route covers 2,984 nautical miles.

Why it matters

The proposed service would give travelers a nonstop link between Anchorage and Tokyo Narita on a route listed at 2,984 nautical miles. Its reported use of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 would also put a narrowbody aircraft on a transpacific schedule.

What happens next

If Alaska Airlines confirms the service, travelers could have a seasonal nonstop option between Anchorage and Tokyo in 2027. Would you consider flying this route on a Boeing 737 MAX 8?