Distance From Southdowns Airport to Keflavik International Airport, KIW - KEF Distance

The distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is 5942 miles or 9562 kilometers or 5160 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 Kitwe ( Zambia ) to Reykjavík ( Iceland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitwe and Reykjavík takes around 13 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southdowns Airport, Kitwe, Zambia to Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavík, Iceland is 13 hours 39 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 • KIW - KEF

Kilometers		9562 km
Statute Miles		5942 miles
Nautical Miles		5160 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 39 minutes

Southdowns Airport to Keflavik International Airport Flight Route Map - KIW to KEF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kitwe, Zambia and Reykjavík, Iceland. .

Nonstop flight route between Kitwe, Zambia and Reykjavík, Iceland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIW - KEF

Time difference between Kitwe (Zambia) and Reykjavík (Iceland) is 2 Hours.
Reykjavík time is 2 Hours behind Kitwe.

Location	Local Time
Kitwe (Zambia)	2026-05-01, 08:12:25 CAT
Reykjavík (Iceland)	2026-05-01, 06:12:25 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

Southdowns Airport (KIW / FLSO) Kitwe, Zambia

Destination

Keflavik International Airport (KEF / BIKF) Reykjavík, Iceland