Keflavik International Airport
Keflavik · IcelandICAO BIKF
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is an airport serving Keflavik, Iceland, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 63° 59' 6.0" N, 22° 36' 20.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. With 32 direct destinations served by 8 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik (GMT+0).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KEF
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG | Paris, France | 1,396 mi | 3h 19m | medium-haul | 350 kg | View |
| CPH | Copenhagen, Denmark | 1,337 mi | 3h 12m | medium-haul | 336 kg | View |
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 1,205 mi | 2h 57m | medium-haul | 303 kg | View |
| OSL | Oslo, Norway | 1,112 mi | 2h 46m | medium-haul | 279 kg | View |
| ALC | Alicante, Spain | 1,995 mi | 4h 27m | medium-haul | 501 kg | View |
| BGO | Bergen, Norway | 929 mi | 2h 16m | short-haul | 381 kg | View |
| HEL | Helsinki, Finland | 1,524 mi | 3h 33m | medium-haul | 383 kg | View |
| MAN | Manchester, United Kingdom | 1,030 mi | 2h 37m | medium-haul | 258 kg | View |
| SXF | Berlin, Germany | 1,515 mi | 3h 32m | medium-haul | 380 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1,270 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 319 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KEF
8 active airlines serving Keflavik International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Keflavik International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Airport | RKV | Reykjavik | Iceland | 36 km |
| Ísafjörður Airport | IFJ | Isafjordur | Iceland | 232 km |
| Akureyri Airport | AEY | Akureyri | Iceland | 285 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 63° 59' 6.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 22° 36' 20.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 63.985001
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -22.605600
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
- UTC Offset
- GMT+0
- Current Local Time
- 05:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 171 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 52 m
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