Gander to Reykjavík (YQX–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,574 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YUL Montréal 11h 55m AC ACTSUA Montréal (YUL) to Reykjavík flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 2m AC ACFI Toronto (YYZ) to Reykjavík flights
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Gander to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,574 mi 1h 32m nonstop +2.5h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YQX to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
106
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.

Other ways to reach Reykjavík from Gander

Nearby airports with service to Keflavik International Airport.
Metric YQX→KEF YYT→KEF
Distance from YQX 124 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 32m 4h 58m
Airports within 200 miles of YQX with service to Keflavik International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2.5h
Reykjavík is 2.5 hours ahead of Gander.
YQX: NDT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gander, it's 8.5:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
1,574 mi / 2,533 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m 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.

YQX–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gander to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance1,574 mi / 2,533 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQX
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 m
Destination: KEF
IATA / ICAOKEF / BIKF
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation171 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQX to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Gander International Airport to Keflavik International Airport take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,574 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson.
Reykjavík is 2.5 hours ahead of Gander.
Yes, return flights from KEF to YQX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYT. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YQX to KEF

Gander International Airport (YQX) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YQX to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQX to KEF is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,574 miles (2,533 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St. John's (YYT).