Reykjavík to Newark (KEF–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KEF Airport Page →
2,596 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 16m ago
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FI623+1
FI Icelandair
A21N
5:00 PM
GMT
7:15 PM
EDT
6h 15m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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FI622+1
FI Icelandair
A21N
8:25 PM
EDT TB
6:15 AM+1
GMT
5h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AC4115
AC Air Canada
752
9:20 PM
EDT TC
7:00 AM+1
GMT
5h 40m
38%
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
YYZ Toronto 8h 30m ACFISK → ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Newark flights
BOS Boston 8h 31m FI → AZDLDM Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 9h 17m FIUA → AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
DTW Detroit 9h 26m UA → ACAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Newark flights
YUL Montréal 9h 41m ACUA → ACPDTP Montréal (YUL) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 9h 56m ACFIOS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 17m FI → MTN Baltimore (BWI) to Newark flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 59m AFDLFI → DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
LHR London 12h 8m AIBAEK → ACAYBA London (LHR) to Newark flights
DUB Dublin 12h 18m EKFITP → ACEIOS Dublin (DUB) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reykjavík to Newark
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,596 mi 6h 15m nonstop -4h behind

KEF–EWR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and La Compagnie lead the route. The flight covers 2,596 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair Also: BT 7 A21N 6h15 – – BT
B0 La Compagnie 1 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
A21N Airbus A321neo – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B0 + FI (8 flights/wk, 100%)
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 EWR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
GOH ~8h 25m YYZ ~8h 30m BOS ~8h 31m YMX ~9h 13m IAD ~9h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,094
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 → EWR
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
EWR → KEF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
2,596 mi / 4,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 15m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KEF–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Newark route.
Route details
Distance2,596 mi / 4,177 km
Flight time6h 15m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 6h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,596 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from KEF to EWR: Icelandair and La Compagnie.
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, Boston Logan and Washington Dulles.
Newark is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from EWR 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 EWR

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair and La Compagnie. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KEF to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to EWR is about 6 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,596 miles (4,177 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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