Baltimore to Reykjavík (BWI–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FI642+1
FI Icelandair
B38M
8:30 PM
EDT
6:25 AM+1
GMT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI640
FI Icelandair
B38M
11:20 PM
EDT
9:10 AM+1
GMT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI643+1
FI Icelandair
7M9
5:00 PM
GMT
7:25 PM
EDT
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI43
FI Icelandair
5:25 PM
GMT
7:27 PM
EDT
6h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI641
FI Icelandair
B38M
7:50 PM
GMT
10:15 PM
EDT
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Baltimore to Reykjavík
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 2,756 mi 5h 50m nonstop +4h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

BWI–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 2,756 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair Also: BT 10 B38M 5h50-5h55 78% BT
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to KEF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,215
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric BWI→KEF IAD→KEF
Distance from BWI 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 10 15
Flight time 5h 50m 5h 54m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 10:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
2,756 mi / 4,436 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m to 5h 55m.
Visa & Entry

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.

BWI–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance2,756 mi / 4,436 km
Flight time5h 50m to 5h 55m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 11 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Keflavik International Airport take approximately 5h 50m to 5h 55m. The route covers 2,756 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Icelandair. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from BWI to KEF. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQB, YHM, IAD, YYZ, JFK, BFI, ORY, FAO, PRG, PHX, IAH, NUW, BOS, SFO, BNA, LAX, MIA, MCO, ORD, MSP, RDU, DEN, LHR, EWR, SEA and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from KEF to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BWI to KEF

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BWI to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to KEF ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes to 5 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,756 miles (4,436 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YQB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).