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

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VS3967cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
752
8:45 AM
GMT TM
10:55 AM
EDT
6h 10m
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AF3606cs
AF Air France
752
8:45 AM
GMT TM
10:55 AM
EDT
6h 10m
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DL179+3
DL Delta
752
8:45 AM
GMT TM
10:55 AM
EDT
6h 10m
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DL178+3
DL Delta
752
9:59 PM
EDT TM
7:40 AM+1
GMT
5h 41m
59%
M T W T F S S
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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
YYZ Toronto 8h 21m ACFIUA → AAACAF Toronto (YYZ) to Detroit flights
IAD Dulles 9h 3m FIUA → AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to Detroit flights
EWR Newark 9h 4m FISNUA → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 9h 8m ACFIOS → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
BOS Boston 9h 34m FI → AFAMB6 Boston (BOS) to Detroit flights
YUL Montréal 9h 35m ACGJITS → ACAMAV Montréal (YUL) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 41m AFDLFI → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
BWI Baltimore 9h 49m FI → AFAMDL Baltimore (BWI) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 10h FI → AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
JFK New York 10h 27m AFDLFI → AFAMB6 New York (JFK) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reykjavík to Detroit
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,785 mi 6h 10m nonstop -4h behind

KEF–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,785 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore KEF Routes DTW Routes KEF Live Flights DTW Live Flights DTW Delays
All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Reykjavík flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS 8 752 6h10 – SkyTeam AF, VS
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – AF, DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (8 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KEF to DTW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
YYZ ~8h 21m IAD ~9h 3m EWR ~9h 4m BUF ~9h 5m ORD ~9h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,031
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
DTW → KEF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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
Weekly flights17 out / 7 return
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 operate flights from KEF to DTW: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

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). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.