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RKV to LHR: distance & flight time

Reykjavik (Reykjavik Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)

1,168 mi
1,879 km · 1,015 nm
3h
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details

1,168 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is RKV from LHR?

The flight distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to London (LHR) is 1,168 miles (1,879 km, 1,015 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from RKV to LHR?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and London?

London is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavik.

What is the cheapest way to fly from RKV to LHR?

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