Reykjavík to Charlotte (KEF–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KEF Airport Page →
3,114 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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 34m FI AABAEJA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Charlotte flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 56m FI AABAF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 8m ACFIUA AAACPD Toronto (YYZ) to Charlotte flights
JFK New York 9h 9m AFDLFI AAAFAT New York (JFK) to Charlotte flights
IAD Dulles 9h 14m FIUA AAACAT Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 9h 44m FI AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
EWR Newark 9h 58m FISNUA AASNUA Newark (EWR) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 10h 1m ACFIOS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
YUL Montréal 10h 38m ACTSUA AAPD Montréal (YUL) to Charlotte flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 43m AFDLFI AAAFBA Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte flights
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Reykjavík to Charlotte
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,114 mi 6h 54m nonstop -4h behind

KEF–CLT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,207
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 → CLT
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
CLT → KEF
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Charlotte is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
3,114 mi / 5,011 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 54m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

KEF–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance3,114 mi / 5,011 km
Flight time6h 54m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 6h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 3,114 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pittsburgh, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Charlotte is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
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 CLT

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

KEF to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to CLT is about 6 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,114 miles (5,011 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.