Distance From Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to Reykjavik Airport, YQX - RKV Distance

The distance from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX) to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) is 1597 miles or 2569 kilometers or 1387 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gander ( Canada ) to Reykjavik ( Iceland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gander and Reykjavik takes around 3 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander, Gander, Canada to Reykjavik Airport, Reykjavik, Iceland is 3 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YQX - RKV

Kilometers		2569 km
Statute Miles		1597 miles
Nautical Miles		1387 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 40 minutes

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to Reykjavik Airport Flight Route Map - YQX to RKV Flight Path

Location of Gander International Airport / CFB Gander & Reykjavik Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gander to Reykjavik nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gander, Canada and Reykjavik, Iceland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YQX - RKV

Time difference between Gander (Canada) and Reykjavik (Iceland) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Reykjavik time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Gander.

Location	Local Time
Gander (Canada)	2026-09-25, 19:32:06 NDT
Reykjavik (Iceland)	2026-09-25, 22:02:06 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX / CYQX) Gander, Canada

Destination

Reykjavik Airport (RKV / BIRK) Reykjavik, Iceland