Distance From Lake Water Wheel Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

The distance from Lake Water Wheel Airport () to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is 3247 miles or 5225 kilometers or 2820 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Shepherd ( United States ) to Anchorage ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shepherd and Anchorage takes around 7 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Water Wheel Airport, Shepherd, United States to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, United States is 7 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - ANC

Kilometers		5225 km
Statute Miles		3247 miles
Nautical Miles		2820 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 27 minutes

Lake Water Wheel Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Flight Route Map - to ANC Flight Path

Location of Lake Water Wheel Airport & Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shepherd to Anchorage nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shepherd, United States and Anchorage, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Shepherd, United States and Anchorage, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ANC

Time difference between Shepherd (United States) and Anchorage (United States) is 3 Hours.
Anchorage time is 3 Hours behind Shepherd.

Location	Local Time
Shepherd (United States)	2026-03-19, 21:47:47 CDT
Anchorage (United States)	2026-03-19, 18:47:47 AKDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lake Water Wheel Airport ( / XS99) Shepherd, United States

Destination

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC / PANC) Anchorage, United States