Reykjavík to Houston (KEF–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10h 25m ACFIUA ACNZOS Toronto (YYZ) to Houston flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 28m AFDLFI AMDLNZ Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston flights
ORD Chicago 10h 32m ACFIOS AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Houston flights
JFK New York 10h 38m AFDLFI ATB6FI New York (JFK) to Houston flights
EWR Newark 10h 46m FISNUA NZOSSN Newark (EWR) to Houston flights
IAD Dulles 10h 46m FIUA AVAZCA Dulles (IAD) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 11h 8m FI 8CACAV Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
BOS Boston 12h 46m FI AZB6EJA Boston (BOS) to Houston flights
PDX Portland 13h 26m FI ASQRTK Portland (PDX) to Houston flights
YUL Montréal 14h 5m ACTSUA AC Montréal (YUL) to Houston flights
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Reykjavík to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,857 mi 7h 54m nonstop -5h behind

KEF–IAH had nonstop service from KLM, last on the schedule in September 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 3,857 miles in 7h 54m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KEF–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KL KLM 1 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,186
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 → IAH
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
IAH → KEF
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Houston is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 1:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
3,857 mi / 6,206 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 54m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

KEF–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Houston route.
Route details
Distance3,857 mi / 6,206 km
Flight time7h 54m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 7h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 3,857 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KEF to IAH: KLM. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 54m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAH 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.
Houston is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from IAH 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 IAH

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) had nonstop service from KLM, last on the schedule in September 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 IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to IAH is about 7 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,857 miles (6,206 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.