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Connecting route · Australia → Iceland

Flights from Sydney to Reykjavik

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Reykjavik. 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
SYDREKLHR

Sydney to Reykjavik at a glance

Fastest journey26h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Reykjavik

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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SYD London (LHR) REK
Leg 1: British Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: British Airways, Icelandair
One airline, one ticket ~26h 08m
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SYD Toronto (YYZ) REK
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~27h 10m
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SYD Vancouver (YVR) REK
Leg 1: Air Canada, Qantas · Leg 2: Icelandair
Self-transfer likely ~26h 14m
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SYD Paris (CDG) REK
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: easyJet, Icelandair
Self-transfer likely ~27h 29m
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SYD Rome (FCO) REK
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: Icelandair, Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~28h 05m
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SYD New York (JFK) REK
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair
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
-11hReykjavik vs Sydney
Currency in Reykjavik
USD
Airports
SYD → KEF, RKV

Flights from Sydney to Reykjavik: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Reykjavik?
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 Sydney to Reykjavik?
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 Sydney and Reykjavik?
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 Sydney and Reykjavik?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is 11 hours behind Sydney.

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