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Flights from Reykjavik to Lexington
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Lexington. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 10h 00m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 42m
Reykjavik to Lexington at a glance
Fastest journey9h 42mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Lexington
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) LEX
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon12:15 REK13:42 ORD2h 33m connection16:15 ORD18:15 LEXUnited Airlines + SkyWest
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
- 4,953 km3,076 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -5hLexington vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Lexington
- USD
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → LEX
Flights from Reykjavik to Lexington: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Lexington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Detroit. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Lexington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,953 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Lexington?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Lexington?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Lexington?
Lexington is 5 hours behind Reykjavik.





