Reykjavík to Nashville (KEF–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FI825
FI Icelandair
B39M
5:13 PM
GMT
7:26 PM
CDT
7h 13m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI824
FI Icelandair
B39M
9:46 PM
CDT
9:13 AM+1
GMT
6h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PIT Pittsburgh 8h 39m FI G4WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Nashville flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 9h 15m FI AADLWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 9h 21m ACFIOS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
JFK New York 9h 33m AFDLFI AAB6DL New York (JFK) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 9h 33m FIUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 9h 43m UA AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
BOS Boston 9h 43m FI AFB6DL Boston (BOS) to Nashville flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 10m FI SYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 25m AFDLFI AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Nashville flights
YUL Montréal 10h 49m ACUA ACUA Montréal (YUL) to Nashville flights
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Reykjavík to Nashville
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,233 mi 7h 13m nonstop -5h behind

KEF–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 3,233 miles in approximately 7h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 4 B39M 7h13
Aircraft on this route
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (4 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, KEF to BNA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,499
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
KEF → BNA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
BNA → KEF
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Nashville is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 1:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
3,233 mi / 5,202 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 13m gate to gate.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

KEF–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance3,233 mi / 5,202 km
Flight time7h 13m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 7h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 3,233 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KEF to BNA: Icelandair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pittsburgh, Raleigh-Durham and Chicago O'Hare.
Nashville is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from BNA to KEF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 KEF to BNA

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KEF to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to BNA is about 7 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,233 miles (5,202 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Raleigh-Durham and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.