Reykjavík to Louisville (KEF–SDF) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
EWR Newark 9h 20m FISNUA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Louisville flights
BNA Nashville 9h 20m FI EJAWN Nashville (BNA) to Louisville flights
BWI Baltimore 9h 25m FI WN Baltimore (BWI) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 9h 26m ACFIOS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 51m AFDLFI AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville flights
MCO Orlando 11h FI WN Orlando (MCO) to Louisville flights
IAD Dulles 11h 1m FIUA CMEJAPWR Dulles (IAD) to Louisville flights
DEN Denver 11h 27m FI ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Louisville flights
BOS Boston 20h FI AABADL Boston (BOS) to Louisville flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 21h 26m FI MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Louisville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Reykjavík to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,086 mi 6h 29m nonstop -4h behind

KEF–SDF had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 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 3,086 miles in 6h 29m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KEF–SDF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
726
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 → SDF
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
Return
SDF → KEF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Louisville is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 2:00 PM in Louisville.
Distance & Flight Time
3,086 mi / 4,966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 29m gate to gate.

KEF–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Louisville route.
Route details
Distance3,086 mi / 4,966 km
Flight time6h 29m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to SDF flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport take about 6h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 3,086 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KEF to SDF. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Nashville and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SDF 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.
Louisville is 4 hours behind Reykjavík.
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 SDF

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 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 SDF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to SDF is about 6 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,086 miles (4,966 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, Nashville and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.