Distance From John F Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, JFK - KEF Distance

The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is 2587 miles or 4164 kilometers or 2247 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 New York ( United States ) to Reykjavík ( Iceland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Reykjavík takes around 5 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík, Iceland is 5 hours 56 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 • JFK - KEF

Kilometers		4164 km
Statute Miles		2587 miles
Nautical Miles		2247 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 56 minutes

John F Kennedy International Airport to Keflavik International Airport Flight Route Map - JFK to KEF Flight Path

Location of John F Kennedy International Airport & Keflavik International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Reykjavík nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Reykjavík, Iceland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - KEF

Time difference between New York (United States) and Reykjavík (Iceland) is 4 Hours.
Reykjavík time is 4 Hours ahead of New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2026-03-10, 04:51:26 EDT
Reykjavík (Iceland)	2026-03-10, 08:51:26 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

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States

Destination

Keflavik International Airport (KEF / BIKF) Reykjavík, Iceland