Reykjavík to Philadelphia (KEF–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Reykjavík to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,674 mi 6h 3m nonstop -4h behind 48 1-stop hubs

KEF–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. HTT leads the route. The flight covers 2,674 miles in approximately 6h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
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Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HTT (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 PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,070
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
-4h
Philadelphia is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,674 mi / 4,303 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 3m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

KEF–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance2,674 mi / 4,303 km
Flight time6h 3m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 6h 3m. The route covers 2,674 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: HTT.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSM, TEB, YHZ, BGR, BWI, TTN, PIT, PWM, JFK, CMH, BHX, ATL, IAH, FLL, DUB, HEL, DFW, SJC, NLU, LAS, SAL, SFO, LAX, MSP, BOS, ORD, YYZ, IAD, LIS, RDU, EWR, BNA, SEA, MIA, MCO, LHR, BCN, DEN, CPH, FRA, AMS, MXP, PDX, EDI, NCE, ZRH, CDG and FCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 4 hours behind 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 PHL

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from HTT.

KEF to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to PHL ranges from 6 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,674 miles (4,303 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.