RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
5,171 km
3,213 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
5,171 km
3,213 mi / 2,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

RKV STL
Airport Name Reykjavik Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code RKV STL
ICAO Code BIRK KSTL
City Reykjavik St Louis
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 64.130000, -21.940000 38.750000, -90.370000

Reykjavik (RKV) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 5,171 kilometers (3,213 miles / 2,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Reykjavik, it's 12:36 in St Louis. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Reykjavik (RKV) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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