Seattle to Reykjavík (BFI–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
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BFI–KEF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines and Akasa Air lead the route. The flight covers 3,606 miles in approximately 6h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
| QP Akasa Air | 1 | – | 6h58 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Seattle
| Metric | BFI→KEF | SEA→KEF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BFI | – | 5 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 27 |
| Flight time | 6h 58m | 7h 25m |
Travel Essentials
BFI: PDT · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Reykjavík.
US passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Iceland is a Schengen member but not an EU member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Keflavík International Airport (KEF), immigration stamps your passport. The process is quick and rarely takes more than a few minutes.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Europe's Schengen zone before or after Iceland count toward the same 90-day limit. KEF is located 50km southwest of Reykjavik. The Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss), the South Coast waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon are all within day-trip range of Reykjavik. The Ring Road (Route 1) circles the island in 1,322km and takes a minimum of 7 days to drive properly.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Keflavík run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Icelandair and PLAY. Boston runs about 5 hours. Direct service also operates from Washington Dulles, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, and several other US cities. Icelandair offers free stopovers of up to 7 days on transatlantic flights. Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), trading at roughly 137 ISK per $1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and small-town cafes. Cash is rarely needed. Flybus runs from KEF to Reykjavik BSÍ terminal in 45 minutes for ISK 3,499 ($25.50). Restaurant meals in Reykjavik cost ISK 3,000 to ISK 6,000 ($22 to $44). Hot dogs from Bæjarins Beztu cost ISK 590 ($4.30) and are an Icelandic institution.
BFI–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BFI to KEF
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines and Akasa Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BFI to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BFI to KEF is about 6 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,606 miles (5,804 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).