Reykjavík to Vancouver (KEF–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BT6296
BT airBaltic
7M8
5:15 PM
GMT
6:05 PM
PDT
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI697
FI Icelandair
7M8
5:15 PM
GMT
6:05 PM
PDT
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI45
FI Icelandair
5:32 PM
GMT
5:39 PM
PDT
7h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI696
FI Icelandair
7M8
3:35 PM
PDT TM
6:05 AM+1
GMT
7h 30m
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 Vancouver
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 3,533 mi 7h 7m nonstop -7h behind 24 1-stop hubs

KEF–YVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Icelandair and airBaltic lead the route. The flight covers 3,533 miles in approximately 7h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KEF–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 5 7M8 7h07-7h50
BT airBaltic 1 7M8 7h50
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – BT, FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BT + FI (6 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 YVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KEF to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,048
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 → YVR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
YVR → KEF
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Vancouver is 7 hours behind Reykjavík.
KEF: GMT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reykjavík, it's 11:00 AM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
3,533 mi / 5,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 7m to 7h 50m.
Getting from YVR

The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.

Vancouver Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.

Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.

KEF–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reykjavík to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance3,533 mi / 5,685 km
Flight time7h 7m to 7h 50m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 4 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KEF to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take approximately 7h 7m to 7h 50m. The route covers 3,533 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: airBaltic and Icelandair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from KEF to YVR. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, YHM, BOS, IAD, TEB, RDU, ATL, FLL, AMS, SEA, NRT, MSP, PDX, YYZ, DEN, MUC, LHR, ORD, EWR, JFK, CDG, MIA, FRA and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Vancouver is 7 hours behind Reykjavík.
Yes, return flights from YVR 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 YVR

Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from airBaltic and Icelandair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KEF to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KEF to YVR ranges from 7 hours 7 minutes to 7 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,533 miles (5,685 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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