Reykjavík to Narita (KEF–NRT) — 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
AMS Amsterdam 17h 30m AIEKFI KLSK Amsterdam (AMS) to Narita flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 19h 25m AYFIJL AYJL Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Narita flights
SEA Seattle 19h 45m FI ASJLMH Seattle (SEA) to Narita flights
YUL Montréal 19h 55m ACTSUA AC Montréal (YUL) to Narita flights
WAW Warsaw 20h 37m W6 LO Warsaw (WAW) to Narita flights
ORD Chicago 20h 53m ACFIOS 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
YYZ Toronto 21h 13m ACFIUA AC Toronto (YYZ) to Narita flights
YYC Calgary 22h 20m WS WS Calgary (YYC) to Narita flights
BRU Zaventem 23h 35m EKFITP NH Zaventem (BRU) to Narita flights
VIE Vienna 23h 40m OS NHOS Vienna (VIE) to Narita flights
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Reykjavík to Narita
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,482 mi 11h 55m nonstop +9h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,337
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
+9h
Narita is 9 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
5,482 mi / 8,822 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 55m gate to gate.
Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

KEF–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Narita route.
Route details
Distance5,482 mi / 8,822 km
Flight time11h 55m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 11h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 5,482 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Helsinki Vantaa and Seattle–Tacoma.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NRT 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.
Narita is 9 hours ahead of Reykjavík.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KEF to NRT

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

KEF to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to NRT is about 11 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,482 miles (8,822 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Helsinki Vantaa and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.