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Connecting route · Iceland → China

Flights from Reykjavik to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Copenhagen or Frankfurt, about 14h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 11m
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Reykjavik to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey14h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Copenhagen or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Beijing

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
REK Copenhagen (CPH) BJS
Leg 1: Air China, Icelandair, SAS · Leg 2: Air China
One airline, one ticket ~14h 11m
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REK Frankfurt (FRA) BJS
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~15h 17m
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REK Oslo (OSL) BJS
Leg 1: Icelandair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 28m
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REK Helsinki (HEL) BJS
Leg 1: Finnair, Icelandair · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 29m
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REK Edinburgh (EDI) BJS
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair, Jet2 · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 09m
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REK London (LGW) BJS
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair, TUI Airways · Leg 2: Air China
Self-transfer likely ~16h 07m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,883 km4,895 miles
Journey time
14h 11mestimate
Time difference
+8hBeijing vs Reykjavik
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
KEF, RKV → PKX, PEK

Flights from Reykjavik to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Copenhagen, Frankfurt and Oslo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,883 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Copenhagen (CPH), Frankfurt (FRA), Oslo (OSL) and Helsinki (HEL). Air China flies both legs via Copenhagen, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Beijing?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Beijing?
Beijing is 8 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

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