Iceland · International airport
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport is an international airport serving Reykjavík (Southern Peninsula), Iceland. Its IATA code is KEF and its ICAO code is BIKF. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,065 m long.
- IATAKEF
- ICAOBIKF
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KEF
- ICAO code
- BIKF
- City
- Reykjavík
- Region / province
- Southern Peninsula
- Country / territory
- Iceland
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 63.9850° N, 22.6056° W
- Elevation
- 52 m (171 ft)
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,065 m (10,056 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,065 m10,056 ft | Asphalt |
| 01/19 | 3,054 m10,020 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,180 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,553 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,671 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 131.900 MHz |
| Approach APP | 119.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.300 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 119.300 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 129.000 MHz |
| PMSV | 125.000 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Keflavik International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Reykjavík through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Iceland
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Akureyri International Airport | AEY | 284 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Keflavik International Airport?
The IATA code of Keflavik International Airport is KEF and its ICAO code is BIKF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Keflavik International Airport located?
Keflavik International Airport is in Reykjavík, Southern Peninsula, Iceland, at coordinates 63.9850° N, 22.6056° W and an elevation of 52 m (171 ft).
How far is Keflavik International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Keflavik International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,671 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,553 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,180 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Keflavik International Airport?
The longest runway at Keflavik International Airport is 3,065 m (10,056 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Keflavik International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.