Distance From Keflavik International Airport to San Diego International Airport, KEF - SAN Distance

The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 4342 miles or 6988 kilometers or 3771 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 Reykjavík ( Iceland ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Reykjavík and San Diego takes around 9 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík, Iceland to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 9 hours 58 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 • KEF - SAN

Kilometers		6988 km
Statute Miles		4342 miles
Nautical Miles		3771 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 58 minutes

Keflavik International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - KEF to SAN Flight Path

Location of Keflavik International Airport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Reykjavík to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Reykjavík, Iceland and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Reykjavík, Iceland and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KEF - SAN

Time difference between Reykjavík (Iceland) and San Diego (United States) is 7 Hours.
San Diego time is 7 Hours behind Reykjavík.

Location	Local Time
Reykjavík (Iceland)	2026-10-24, 22:10:08 GMT
San Diego (United States)	2026-10-24, 15:10:08 PDT

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

Keflavik International Airport (KEF / BIKF) Reykjavík, Iceland

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States