Reykjavík to Chicago (KEF–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,942 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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
PIT Pittsburgh 8h 20m FI → WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
ORD Chicago 8h 45m ACFIOS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 8h 45m AFDLVS → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 9h 2m FI → UAWN Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 25m AFDLFI → AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 9h 55m FI → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 10h 15m FI → WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 11h 16m FI → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 11h 16m FI → WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 14h 14m ASFI → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
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Reykjavík to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,942 mi 6h 8m nonstop -5h behind

KEF–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
PIT ~8h 20m ORD ~8h 45m DTW ~8h 45m BOS ~9h 2m MSP ~9h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,291
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 → MDW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
MDW → KEF
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 1:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
2,942 mi / 4,735 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

KEF–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,942 mi / 4,735 km
Flight time6h 8m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 6h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 2,942 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pittsburgh, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Chicago is 5 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from MDW 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 MDW

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

KEF to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to MDW is about 6 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,942 miles (4,735 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.