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A nonstop flight from San Francisco, CA to Reykjavik generally takes around 10 hours 6 minutes. The scheduled duration may vary slightly depending on the airline, aircraft type, weather conditions, wind patterns and air traffic.
The route connects California’s Bay Area with Iceland’s capital region and is a popular choice for travellers exploring Iceland, continuing through Europe or visiting for business and leisure purposes. Direct flights allow passengers to complete the journey without changing aircraft.
Flights operate between San Francisco International Airport and Keflavík International Airport, which serves as the main international gateway for Reykjavik and the wider Icelandic region.
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Route Code | Approximate Flight Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | Keflavík International Airport (KEF) | SFO–KEF | Around 10 hrs 6 mins nonstop |
San Francisco International Airport serves the San Francisco Bay Area and is one of the busiest airports on the US West Coast. It operates a wide range of domestic and international services.
Keflavík International Airport is Iceland’s main international airport and the primary arrival point for travellers flying to Reykjavik. The airport is located approximately 50 kilometres from central Reykjavik and provides transport links to the city.
Icelandair
Reykjavik is usually seven to eight hours ahead of San Francisco, depending on the time of year.
San Francisco follows Pacific Time and observes daylight saving time, while Iceland follows Greenwich Mean Time throughout the year and does not change its clocks.
When San Francisco is observing daylight saving time, Reykjavik is seven hours ahead. When San Francisco follows standard time, Reykjavik is eight hours ahead.
For example, when it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco during daylight saving time, it is 4:00 PM in Reykjavik. During standard time, 9:00 AM in San Francisco corresponds to 5:00 PM in Reykjavik.
Travellers should check the time difference before departure, especially when arranging accommodation, airport transfers or planned activities after arrival.
Planning beyond this route? Explore more flight times, distances, and travel durations using our tools below. Start with our Flight Time Calculator to estimate journey times worldwide, or browse average travel times from your departure city using the San Francisco Flight Times.
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