Reykjavík to Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)
3h 14m The flight from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) covers 2,260 km (1,404 miles) and takes approximately 3h 14m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 127°, passing near 57.0° N, 7.6° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 4h 07m | 4h 32m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 54m | 3h 19m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 31m | 2h 56m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 40m | 3h 05m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| KEF | ORY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Keflavik International Airport | Paris-Orly Airport |
| City | Reykjavík | Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) |
| Country | Iceland | France |
| ICAO | BIKF | LFPO |
| Coordinates | 63.985, -22.6056 | 48.7295, 2.359 |
| Elevation | 171 ft | 291 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Reykjavík to Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)?
A non-stop flight from Reykjavík (KEF) to Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) takes about 3h 14m. The great-circle distance is 2,260 km (1,404 miles, 1,220 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 127°.
How far is Reykjavík from Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)?
2,260 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,404 miles or 1,220 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between KEF and ORY?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,260 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Reykjavík
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.