Raleigh/Durham to Reykjavík (RDU–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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RDU–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 3,011 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair Also: BT | 7 | B39M | 6h10 | – | BT |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→KEF | GSO→KEF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 1 |
| Flight time | 6h 10m | 6h |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · KEF: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 10:00 PM in Reykjavík.
US passport holders enter Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Iceland is a Schengen member but not an EU member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Keflavík International Airport (KEF), immigration stamps your passport. The process is quick and rarely takes more than a few minutes.
The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Europe's Schengen zone before or after Iceland count toward the same 90-day limit. KEF is located 50km southwest of Reykjavik. The Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss), the South Coast waterfalls, and the Blue Lagoon are all within day-trip range of Reykjavik. The Ring Road (Route 1) circles the island in 1,322km and takes a minimum of 7 days to drive properly.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Keflavík run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Icelandair and PLAY. Boston runs about 5 hours. Direct service also operates from Washington Dulles, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, and several other US cities. Icelandair offers free stopovers of up to 7 days on transatlantic flights. Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), trading at roughly 137 ISK per $1. Card payments work everywhere, including remote gas stations and small-town cafes. Cash is rarely needed. Flybus runs from KEF to Reykjavik BSÍ terminal in 45 minutes for ISK 3,499 ($25.50). Restaurant meals in Reykjavik cost ISK 3,000 to ISK 6,000 ($22 to $44). Hot dogs from Bæjarins Beztu cost ISK 590 ($4.30) and are an Icelandic institution.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
RDU–KEF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to KEF
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RDU to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to KEF is about 6 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,011 miles (4,845 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Washington Dulles and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).