Richmond to Reykjavík (RIC–KEF) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOS Boston 7h 46m AFAMB6 FI Boston (BOS) to Reykjavík flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 58m WN FI Baltimore (BWI) to Reykjavík flights
IAD Dulles 8h 4m ACAVCM FIUA Dulles (IAD) to Reykjavík flights
EWR Newark 8h 34m ACB6UA ACFI Newark (EWR) to Reykjavík flights
JFK New York 9h 11m AFAMCI DLFI New York (JFK) to Reykjavík flights
ORD Chicago 9h 33m AAACAS ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
MSP Minneapolis 12h 19m AFAMDL DLFI Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavík flights
DEN Denver 12h 43m EJAF9UA FI Denver (DEN) to Reykjavík flights
MCO Orlando 13h 15m ADB6WN FI Orlando (MCO) to Reykjavík flights
BNA Nashville 15h 2m G4WN FI Nashville (BNA) to Reykjavík flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Richmond to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RIC and KEF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
728
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
RIC → KEF
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
KEF → RIC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric RIC→KEF IAD→KEF BWI→KEF
Distance from RIC 100 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 21 13
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Richmond.
RIC: EDT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 10:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Visa & Entry

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.

RIC–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to KEF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles.
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Richmond.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).