Edmonton to Reykjavík (YEG–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS WestJet
B38M
7:20 PM
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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
YYC Calgary 8h 45m 4NACCWA → WS Calgary (YYC) to Reykjavík flights
YVR Vancouver 10h 3m ACAFAI → FI Vancouver (YVR) to Reykjavík flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 9m ACAFAM → ACFI Toronto (YYZ) to Reykjavík flights
DEN Denver 11h 4m ACCMUA → FI Denver (DEN) to Reykjavík flights
ORD Chicago 11h 19m UA → ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
YWG Winnipeg 11h 50m KLW8WS → WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Reykjavík flights
SEA Seattle 12h 9m ASAYQF → ASFI Seattle (SEA) to Reykjavík flights
YUL Montréal 12h 11m ACAVBA → ACTSUA Montréal (YUL) to Reykjavík flights
MSP Minneapolis 14h 50m WS → DLFI Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavík flights
AMS Amsterdam 15h 40m KL → AIEKFI Amsterdam (AMS) to Reykjavík flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Edmonton to Reykjavík
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,058 mi 6h 25m nonstop +6h ahead

YEG–KEF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 3,058 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Reykjavík (KEF) Reykjavík to Edmonton flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YEG–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 1 B38M 6h25 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YEG to KEF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
YYC ~8h 45m YVR ~10h 3m YYZ ~10h 9m DEN ~11h 4m ORD ~11h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
575
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YEG → KEF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
KEF → YEG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric YEG→KEF YYC→KEF
Distance from YEG – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1 7
Flight time 6h 25m 6h 45m
Departure OTP 100% –
Calgary (YYC) to Reykjavík flights
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Reykjavík is 6 hours ahead of Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
3,058 mi / 4,922 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter Iceland and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. Iceland is in Schengen but not the EU, so EU residency rules do not apply.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YEG–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance3,058 mi / 4,922 km
Flight time6h 25m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: KEF
Full nameKeflavik International Airport
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Keflavik International Airport take about 6h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 3,058 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YEG to KEF: WestJet.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto Pearson.
Reykjavík is 6 hours ahead of Edmonton.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. 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.

Flights from YEG to KEF

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YEG to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to KEF is about 6 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,058 miles (4,922 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).