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Flights from Reykjavik to Columbus
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Chicago, about 8h 10m door to door (40 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 10m
Reykjavik to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey8h 10mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Columbus
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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REK New York (EWR) CMH
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Mon11:15 REK12:54 EWR1h 06m connection14:00 EWR15:25 CMHUnited Airlines
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REK Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Wed12:00 REK13:27 ORD1h 03m connection14:30 ORD16:32 CMHUnited Airlines
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REK Baltimore (BWI) CMH
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon17:15 REK19:13 BWI2h 02m connection21:15 BWI22:20 CMHIcelandair + Southwest Airlines
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REK Minneapolis (MSP) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Wed09:45 REK10:57 MSP1h 48m connection12:45 MSP15:23 CMHDelta Air Lines
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REK Montreal (YUL) CMH
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada Jazz
Sun09:45 REK10:43 YUL3h 02m connection13:45 YUL15:27 CMHAir Canada + Air Canada Jazz
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REK Washington (IAD) CMH
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Wed11:45 REK13:46 IAD3h 44m connection17:30 IAD18:37 CMHUnited Airlines
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
- 4,703 km2,921 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 10mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -5hColumbus vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → CMH, LCK
Flights from Reykjavik to Columbus: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Chicago and Baltimore. 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 Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,703 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Columbus?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Chicago (ORD), Baltimore (BWI) and Minneapolis (MSP). Icelandair flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Columbus?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Columbus?
Columbus is 5 hours behind Reykjavik.





