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Connecting route · Iceland → South Korea

Flights from Reykjavik to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Seoul. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Helsinki, about 16h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 21m
REKSELFRA

Reykjavik to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey14h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Helsinki

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Seoul

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 Frankfurt (FRA) SEL
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 11m
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REK Helsinki (HEL) SEL
Leg 1: Finnair, Icelandair · Leg 2: Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~14h 21m
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REK Copenhagen (CPH) SEL
Leg 1: Air China, Icelandair, SAS · Leg 2: SAS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 05m
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REK London (LHR) SEL
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic
Self-transfer likely ~16h 57m
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REK Amsterdam (AMS) SEL
Leg 1: Icelandair, Transavia Holland · Leg 2: KLM, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 45m
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REK Milan (MXP) SEL
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~18h 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
8,380 km5,204 miles
Journey time
14h 21mestimate
Time difference
+9hSeoul vs Reykjavik
Currency in Seoul
KRW
Airports
KEF, RKV → ICN, GMP

Flights from Reykjavik to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Seoul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Helsinki and Copenhagen. 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 Seoul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,380 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Seoul?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Helsinki (HEL), Copenhagen (CPH) and London (LHR). Icelandair flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Seoul?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Seoul?
Seoul is 9 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

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