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Flights from Reykjavik to Knoxville
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Knoxville. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Washington, about 8h 40m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 40m
Reykjavik to Knoxville at a glance
Fastest journey8h 40mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Washington
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Knoxville
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 Chicago (ORD) TYS
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Tue12:00 REK13:27 ORD0h 48m connection14:15 ORD16:40 TYSUnited Airlines
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REK Washington (IAD) TYS
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines
Sun17:15 REK19:18 IAD2h 57m connection22:15 IAD23:38 TYSIcelandair + CommutAir
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REK New York (EWR) TYS
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, GoJet 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
- 5,118 km3,178 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 40mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -5hKnoxville vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Knoxville
- USD
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → TYS
Flights from Reykjavik to Knoxville: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Knoxville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Washington and Nashville. 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 Knoxville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,118 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Knoxville?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD), Nashville (BNA) and Orlando (MCO). Icelandair flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Knoxville?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 5 hours behind Reykjavik.





