Reykjavík to Los Angeles (KEF–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Reykjavík to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,304 mi 9h 36m nonstop -7h behind 61 1-stop hubs

KEF–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 4,304 miles in approximately 9h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,465
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Los Angeles is 7 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 11:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
4,304 mi / 6,926 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 36m.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

KEF–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance4,304 mi / 6,926 km
Flight time9h 36m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 9h 36m. The route covers 4,304 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Icelandair.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, LAS, YYR, YHM, YHZ, TEB, SFO, TTN, IAH, BGR, PIT, CMH, PHL, LBA, EDI, ATL, DFW, NIP, LTN, NLU, FLL, LGG, BRU, STN, PRG, DUS, ORY, HEL, NCE, SAL, MXP, DUB, VIE, MSP, WAW, NRT, ORD, JFK, BWI, BOS, IAD, YYZ, SEA, YVR, DEN, PDX, EWR, BCN, LIS, CPH, LHR, BNA, MCO, CDG, RDU, MIA, AMS, ZRH, FCO, FRA and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 7 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from LAX to KEF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 LAX

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair.

KEF to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to LAX ranges from 9 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,304 miles (6,926 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.