Reykjavík to Seattle (KEF–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,611 mi airlines 18/wk
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BT6281
BT airBaltic
32Q
5:00 PM
GMT
6:00 PM
MDT
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI681
FI Icelandair
32Q
5:00 PM
GMT
6:00 PM
MDT
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI11
FI Icelandair
5:29 PM
GMT
5:51 PM
MDT
6h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI683
FI Icelandair
75W
5:30 PM
GMT
6:25 PM
MDT
7h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI682
FI Icelandair
7M8
3:32 PM
MDT
5:43 AM+1
GMT
8h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BT6280
BT airBaltic
32Q
3:35 PM
MDT
6:15 AM+1
GMT
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI680
FI Icelandair
32Q
3:35 PM
MDT
6:15 AM+1
GMT
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Reykjavík to Seattle
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 3,611 mi 6h 22m nonstop -6h behind 27 1-stop hubs

KEF–SEA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 3,611 miles in approximately 6h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 15 32Q, 75W 6h22-8h
BT airBaltic 2 32Q 8h
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – BT, FI
75W Boeing 757-200 Winglets – FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FI (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KEF to SEA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,564
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 → SEA
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
37%
Return
SEA → KEF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Seattle is 6 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · SEA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 12:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
3,611 mi / 5,811 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 22m to 8h 0m.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

KEF–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance3,611 mi / 5,811 km
Flight time6h 22m to 8h
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 16 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 6h 22m to 8h. The route covers 3,611 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and Icelandair.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from KEF to SEA. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, SJC, LGG, ATL, FCO, FLL, DUB, NRT, YVR, RDU, ORD, DEN, FRA, PDX, EWR, BOS, MSP, JFK, LHR, AMS, YYZ, IAD, BWI, CDG, MCO, MIA and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 6 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from SEA 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 SEA

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Icelandair. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KEF to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to SEA ranges from 6 hours 22 minutes to 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,611 miles (5,811 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.