Distance From Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Keflavik International Airport, LJG - KEF Distance

The distance from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is 5458 miles or 8784 kilometers or 4740 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 Lijiang (Gucheng) ( China ) to Reykjavík ( Iceland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lijiang (Gucheng) and Reykjavík takes around 12 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, Lijiang (Gucheng), China to Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík, Iceland is 12 hours 32 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 • LJG - KEF

Kilometers		8784 km
Statute Miles		5458 miles
Nautical Miles		4740 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 32 minutes

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Keflavik International Airport Flight Route Map - LJG to KEF Flight Path

Location of Lijiang Sanyi International Airport & Keflavik International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lijiang (Gucheng) to Reykjavík nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lijiang (Gucheng), China and Reykjavík, Iceland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LJG - KEF

Time difference between Lijiang (Gucheng) (China) and Reykjavík (Iceland) is 8 Hours.
Reykjavík time is 8 Hours behind Lijiang (Gucheng).

Location	Local Time
Lijiang (Gucheng) (China)	2026-01-29, 12:29:47 CST
Reykjavík (Iceland)	2026-01-29, 04:29:47 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

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG / ZPLJ) Lijiang (Gucheng), China

Destination

Keflavik International Airport (KEF / BIKF) Reykjavík, Iceland