Quebec to Reykjavík (YQB–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YQB Airport Page →
2,175 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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
YUL Montréal 7h 35m 3H9MAC → ACTS Montréal (YUL) to Reykjavík flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 21m ACASPAV → ACFI Toronto (YYZ) to Reykjavík flights
EWR Newark 9h 12m ACUA → ACFISN Newark (EWR) to Reykjavík flights
IAD Dulles 10h 30m UA → FIUA Dulles (IAD) to Reykjavík flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 30m AFKLTS → AIEKFI Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Reykjavík flights
JFK New York 11h 42m AA → DLFI New York (JFK) to Reykjavík flights
ORD Chicago 12h 37m AAUA → ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
YVR Vancouver 19h 25m AC → FI Vancouver (YVR) to Reykjavík flights
YYC Calgary 32h 10m WS → WS Calgary (YYC) to Reykjavík flights
YHZ Halifax ~6h 52m PB → FI Halifax (YHZ) to Reykjavík flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Quebec to Reykjavík
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,175 mi 3h 56m nonstop +4h ahead

YQB–KEF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YQB Routes KEF Routes YQB Live Flights KEF Live Flights YQB Delays
All flights from Reykjavík (KEF) Reykjavík to Quebec flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YQB to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
YHZ ~6h 52m YUL ~7h 35m YYZ ~8h 21m EWR ~9h 12m IAD ~10h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
437
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
YQB → KEF
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
KEF → YQB
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Quebec

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric YQB→KEF YUL→KEF
Distance from YQB – 145 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8
Weekly flights – 4
Flight time 3h 56m 5h
Departure OTP 67% –
Montréal (YUL) to Reykjavík flights
Airports within 200 miles of YQB with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Quebec, it's 10:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
2,175 mi / 3,500 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 56m 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

YQB–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quebec to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance2,175 mi / 3,500 km
Flight time3h 56m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQB
Full nameQuebec Jean Lesage International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQB / CYQB
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr1.7M
Elevation244 ft / 74 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 YQB to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport to Keflavik International Airport take about 3h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 2,175 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Newark Liberty.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KEF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Reykjavík is 4 hours ahead of Quebec.
Yes, return flights from KEF to YQB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. 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 YQB to KEF

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YQB to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQB to KEF is about 3 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,175 miles (3,500 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).