Flight time from London to Reykjavik

About 1,890 km (1,174 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 2h 50m.

Distance

1,890 km

1,174 miles

Flight time

2h 50m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

1h behind

Reykjavik

From

Departure time (local)

London to Reykjavik

1,890 km

1,174 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

2h 50m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

London to Reykjavik at a glance

Flying from London, United Kingdom to Reykjavik, Iceland covers a great-circle distance of roughly 1,890 kilometres (1,174 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 2h 50m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Reykjavik is about 1 hour behind London, so expect some jet lag from crossing 1 time zone, which tends to hit harder when you fly west and gain them. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

London to Reykjavik FAQ

How long is the flight from London to Reykjavik?

London to Reykjavik is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 2h 50m, based on a great-circle distance of 1,890 km (1,174 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is London from Reykjavik?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to Reykjavik is about 1,890 kilometres, or 1,174 miles.

What is the time difference between London and Reykjavik?

Reykjavik is about 1 hour behind London. Crossing 1 time zone means some jet lag, especially flying west.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.