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Connecting route · Iceland → Australia

Flights from Reykjavik to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Sydney. The easiest way is one stop via London or Toronto, about 26h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 26h 08m
REKSYDLHR

Reykjavik to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey26h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Sydney

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 London (LHR) SYD
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: British Airways, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~26h 08m
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REK Toronto (YYZ) SYD
Leg 1: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~27h 10m
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REK Vancouver (YVR) SYD
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Air Canada, Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~26h 14m
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REK Paris (CDG) SYD
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair · Leg 2: Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~27h 29m
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REK Rome (FCO) SYD
Leg 1: Icelandair, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~28h 05m
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REK New York (JFK) SYD
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~28h 43m
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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
16,616 km10,319 miles
Journey time
26h 08mestimate
Time difference
+11hSydney vs Reykjavik
Currency in Sydney
AUD
Airports
KEF, RKV → SYD

Flights from Reykjavik to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Toronto and Vancouver. 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 Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 26h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,616 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Sydney?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR) and Paris (CDG). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Sydney?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Sydney?
Sydney is 11 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

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