While the Faroese departure offers striking cliff scenery, the Icelandic arrival over the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula and Reykjavik's coastal skyline provides more varied and dramatic terrain, giving the right side the edge for the full flight.
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Flight Path
Vagar to Keflavik is 497 miles (800 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Open North Atlantic Ocean between the Faroe Islands and Iceland, with no land visible during the mid-cruise segment
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FAE
LEFTDeparting Vagar on runway 30, the initial climb passes close to Mykines and the dramatic sea cliffs and stacks on the southwest side of the Faroese archipelago, which are more visually striking than the northern fjord walls of Streymoy on the opposite side.
Landing at KEF
RIGHTOn approach into Keflavik, arriving from the east and turning onto runway 19, passengers get a wide view of the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula's black lava fields and geothermal steam plumes, with the Reykjavik skyline visible across Faxafloi Bay in the distance.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Vagar (FAE) to Keflavik Nas (KEF)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vagar to Keflavik. While the Faroese departure offers striking cliff scenery, the Icelandic arrival over the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula and Reykjavik's coastal skyline provides more varied and dramatic terrain, giving the right side the edge for the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Vagar in Vagar?
During takeoff from Vagar (FAE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Vagar on runway 30, the initial climb passes close to Mykines and the dramatic sea cliffs and stacks on the southwest side of the Faroese archipelago, which are more visually striking than the northern fjord walls of Streymoy on the opposite side. Notable sights include: Mykines Island, Tindholmur sea stack, Sørvágsfjørður fjord cliffs.
What can I see when landing at Keflavik Nas in Keflavik?
When landing at Keflavik Nas (KEF), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Keflavik, arriving from the east and turning onto runway 19, passengers get a wide view of the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula's black lava fields and geothermal steam plumes, with the Reykjavik skyline visible across Faxafloi Bay in the distance. Notable sights include: Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields, Faxafloi Bay, Reykjavik skyline, Snaefellsjokull volcano on the horizon.
How long is the flight from Vagar to Keflavik?
The flight from Vagar (FAE) to Keflavik Nas (KEF) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 497 miles (800 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vagar to Keflavik flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean between the Faroe Islands and Iceland, with no land visible during the mid-cruise segment