KEF to OSL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) is 1,781 km (1,107 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (OSL to KEF).
How far is it from Reykjavík to Oslo (Gardermoen)?
The great-circle distance between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) is 1,781 km (1,107 mi, 962 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from KEF to OSL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. OSL is roughly east of KEF.
How is the KEF to OSL route written in code?
The pair is written KEF-OSL in IATA codes and BIKF-ENGM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Keflavik International Airport is KEF (BIKF), Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport is OSL (ENGM).
| KEF | OSL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Keflavik International Airport | Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport |
| ICAO code | BIKF | ENGM |
| Country | Iceland | Norway |
| Elevation | 171 ft | 681 ft |
| Rank by connections | #333 | #84 |
BIKF starts with B, the ICAO prefix for Greenland and Iceland; ENGM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
OSL sits 510 ft (155 m) higher than KEF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KEF to OSL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| FI | Icelandair | ICE | Iceair | Active |
| SK | Scandinavian Airlines System | SAS | Scandinavian | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Reykjavík from Oslo (Gardermoen)?
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) are 1,781 km (1,107 mi, 962 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KEF to OSL?
A typical nonstop flight between KEF and OSL takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is OSL from KEF?
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) lies roughly east of Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
Which airlines fly KEF to OSL?
3 airlines appear on the KEF-OSL route in the open dataset, including Norwegian Air Shuttle, Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines System.
Related routes
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