Reykjavík to Detroit (KEF–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KEF Airport Page →
2,785 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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
YUL Montréal 8h 17m ACTSUA → ACAMAV Montréal (YUL) to Detroit flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 21m ACFIUA → ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
BOS Boston 8h 45m FI → AMB6DL Boston (BOS) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 8h 52m FISNUA → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 9h 5m ACFIOS → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
JFK New York 9h 15m AFDLFI → AMB6DL New York (JFK) to Detroit flights
BWI Baltimore 9h 31m FI → AFAMDL Baltimore (BWI) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 32m AFDLFI → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 9h 53m FI → AFAMDL Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
IAD Dulles 10h 48m FIUA → AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reykjavík to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,785 mi 6h 10m nonstop -4h behind

KEF–DTW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,785 miles in 6h 10m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KEF–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS 7 – – – SkyTeam AF, VS
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
YUL ~8h 17m YYZ ~8h 21m BOS ~8h 45m EWR ~8h 52m ORD ~9h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,982
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
KEF → DTW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
DTW → KEF
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
2,785 mi / 4,482 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 10m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KEF–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance2,785 mi / 4,482 km
Flight time6h 10m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 6h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,785 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from KEF to DTW: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Boston Logan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW 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.
Detroit is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from DTW 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 DTW

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

KEF to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to DTW is about 6 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,785 miles (4,482 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.