Winnipeg to Reykjavík (YWG–KEF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,786 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
YYZ Toronto 8h 51m ACAFAM → ACFI Toronto (YYZ) to Reykjavík flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 37m AFAMDL → DLFI Minneapolis (MSP) to Reykjavík flights
YYC Calgary 9h 45m ACDEF8 → WS Calgary (YYC) to Reykjavík flights
YUL Montréal 10h 43m ACAVOS → ACTSUA Montréal (YUL) to Reykjavík flights
ORD Chicago 11h 40m ACAVCM → ACFIOS Chicago (ORD) to Reykjavík flights
YVR Vancouver 13h 15m ACAFAI → FI Vancouver (YVR) to Reykjavík flights
DEN Denver 16h 3m ACUA → FI Denver (DEN) to Reykjavík flights
YHZ Halifax 31h 40m WS → FI Halifax (YHZ) to Reykjavík flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Winnipeg to Reykjavík
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,786 mi 5h 50m nonstop +5h ahead

YWG–KEF had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,786 miles in 5h 50m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YWG–KEF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 1 – – 88% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YWG to KEF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
YYZ ~8h 51m MSP ~9h 37m YYC ~9h 45m YUL ~10h 43m ORD ~11h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
340
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
YWG → KEF
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
KEF → YWG
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. YWG delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Reykjavík is 5 hours ahead of Winnipeg.
YWG: CDT · KEF: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Winnipeg, it's 11:00 PM in Reykjavík.
Distance & Flight Time
2,786 mi / 4,484 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m 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

YWG–KEF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Winnipeg to Reykjavík route.
Route details
Distance2,786 mi / 4,484 km
Flight time5h 50m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YWG
Full nameWinnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 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 YWG to KEF flights.
Nonstop flights from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Keflavik International Airport take about 5h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,786 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YWG to KEF: WestJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Calgary.
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 5 hours ahead of Winnipeg.
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 YWG to KEF

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YWG to KEF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YWG to KEF is about 5 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,786 miles (4,484 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.