Reykjavík to Dulles (KEF–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,793 mi airlines charter/private 25/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 52m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA399
UA United
752
11:30 AM
GMT
1:55 PM
EDT
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI645
FI Icelandair
7M8
4:50 PM
GMT
7:20 PM
EDT
6h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI1
FI Icelandair
5:06 PM
GMT
7:21 PM
EDT
6h 15m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI649
FI Icelandair
7M8
7:45 PM
GMT
10:15 PM
EDT
6h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI644+1
FI Icelandair
7M8
8:30 PM
EDT
6:25 AM+1
GMT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI2
FI Icelandair
9:38 PM
EDT Red-eye
6:05 AM+1
GMT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA398
UA United
752
10:35 PM
EDT Red-eye
8:30 AM+1
GMT
5h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI648
FI Icelandair
7M8
11:15 PM
EDT Red-eye
9:10 AM+1
GMT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
EWR Newark 8h 21m FISNUA AVAXYAZ Newark (EWR) to Dulles flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 25m ACFIUA ACAVCM Toronto (YYZ) to Dulles flights
YUL Montréal 8h 33m ACTSUA ACAVCM Montréal (YUL) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 9h 42m ACFIOS ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 3m AFDLFI AFCMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
JFK New York 10h 8m AFDLFI AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Dulles flights
EDI Edinburgh 11h 15m FIU2 UA Edinburgh (EDI) to Dulles flights
DUB Dublin 12h 3m EKFITP ACEILX Dublin (DUB) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 12h 28m FI AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
LHR London 12h 40m AIBAEK AYBACM London (LHR) to Dulles flights
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Reykjavík to Dulles
7 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 2,793 mi 6h 28m nonstop -4h behind

KEF–IAD is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair, United Airlines and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 2,793 miles in approximately 6h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 18 7M8 6h15-6h30
UA United Airlines 7 752 6h25 Star Alliance
BT airBaltic 0
GAF GAF 0
PLF PLF 0
RS Skyside 0
SK SAS 0 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FI + GAF + PLF + RS (18 flights/wk, 72%)
Star Alliance: SK + UA (7 flights/wk, 28%)
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 IAD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,735
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 → IAD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
IAD → KEF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Reykjavík

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric KEF→IAD AEY→IAD
Distance from KEF 176 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights 25
Flight time 6h 28m 6h 14m
Airports within 200 miles of KEF with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,793 mi / 4,495 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 28m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

KEF–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,793 mi / 4,495 km
Flight time6h 28m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights25 out / 19 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 6h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 2,793 miles.
7 airlines operate flights from KEF to IAD: Icelandair, United Airlines, airBaltic, Skyside, and others.
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 Newark Liberty, Toronto Pearson and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD 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.
Dulles is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from IAD to KEF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AEY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 IAD

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair, United Airlines, airBaltic, Skyside and SAS. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KEF to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to IAD is about 6 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,793 miles (4,495 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, Toronto Pearson and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akureyri (AEY).