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Iceland, known as the land of fire and ice, provides a stunning backdrop for stage 52 of the tour. Starting at Rif in the Vesturland (Western Region), you’ll circle around the large Brei\u00f0afj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Bay to the Vestfir\u00f0ir (Wesfjords) region, with its stunning coastal mountain and fjord landscape. After exploring the rugged north coast of the island, you’ll venture inland to the central landscape dominated by low lying volcanoes and glacial ice caps on the way to the capital city, Reykjav\u00edk. The final part of the stage will travel along the south coast, an area of flat coastal lagoons and black sand beaches punctuated by mountains squeezing the Ring Road highway against the shore, to end in Dj\u00fapivogur, the final stop before the last part of the Atlantic crossing to Europe<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 22 Total Distance: 1057 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 27 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIRF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 29.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIRF(BIRF) to Olafsvik(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.55NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east along the coast past the town of \u00d3lafsv\u00edk, once a major trading port between Iceland and mainland Europe<\/p>\n

Olafsvik(POI1) to Bulandshofdi(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.57NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the coast as it turns to the northeast towards a headland<\/p>\n

Bulandshofdi(POI2) to Grundarfjordur(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.07NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east past another headland, then across Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Bay to another peninsula<\/p>\n

Grundarfjordur(POI3) to Bjarnarhofn(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.64NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying east past another mountainous headland where you will meet a group of small islands<\/p>\n

Bjarnarhofn(POI4) to BIST(BIST)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4NM Bearing: 65\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast along the north shore of a flat peninsula to Stykkish\u00f3lmur Airport which lies between the highway and the coast<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.25 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIST(BIST) to Hvammsfjordur(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.11NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east from the airport to the eastern end of Hvammsfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, a wide, boot shaped fjord<\/p>\n

Hvammsfjordur(POI5) to Hvammsfjordur(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.92NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast to the northern end of the fjord<\/p>\n

Hvammsfjordur(POI6) to Stadarholskirkja(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.72NM Bearing: 354\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn north and use the valleys to navigate north across the peninsula to the coast<\/p>\n

Stadarholskirkja(POI7) to BIRE(BIRE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.5NM Bearing: 308\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest across the bay to the flat shelf of land on the southern point of the Westfjords, a large mountainous peninsula on the northwestern edge of Iceland. The airport is on the north side of the small village of Reykh\u00f3lar<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIRE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 62.07 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIRE(BIRE) to Skalmarnesfjall(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.57NM Bearing: 299\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest along the dramatic coastline to Sk\u00e1lmarnesfjall, a large mountain ridge and headland pointing south into the bay<\/p>\n

Skalmarnesfjall(POI8) to Latrabjarg(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.21NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west along the coast to another headland where the coast turns around to the northwest<\/p>\n

Latrabjarg(POI9) to Raudisandur(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.79NM Bearing: 325\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast around to the northwest as the rocky cliffs give way to a large area of beach<\/p>\n

Raudisandur(POI10) to Patreksfjordur(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.27NM Bearing: 27\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the northwestern end of the beach, turn and fly northeast across the peninsula to Patreksfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur – Patrick&apos;s Fjord<\/p>\n

Patreksfjordur(POI11) to BIPA(BIPA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.23NM Bearing: 127\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the south shore of the fjord southeast to the small airport next to a beach<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIPA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 29.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIPA(BIPA) to Osafjordur(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.62NM Bearing: 120\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to the eastern end of the bay<\/p>\n

Osafjordur(POI12) to Fossfjordur(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.24NM Bearing: 64\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the eastern end of the bay, fly northeast over the nearby mountains to another bay, Fossfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n

Fossfjordur(POI13) to Sudurfirdir(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.63NM Bearing: 29\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast along the bay, and across to the peninsula ahead<\/p>\n

Sudurfirdir(POI14) to Arnarfjordur(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.69NM Bearing: 26\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast across Arnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, one of the larger fjords in this region, and follow the road leading northeast into the mountains from the small historic village of Hrafnseyri<\/p>\n

Arnarfjordur(POI15) to Dyrafjordur(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.94NM Bearing: 354\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road crosses a mountain pass it will turn north and descend towards another fjord, D\u00fdrafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n

Dyrafjordur(POI16) to BITE(BITE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.41NM Bearing: 309\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you near a small mountain near the shore, turn northwest and head along the valley to \u00deingeyri Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BITE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.84 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BITE(BITE) to Dyrafjordur(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.89NM Bearing: 338\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northeast along D\u00fdrafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur until it reaches the ocean<\/p>\n

Dyrafjordur(POI17) to Skalavik(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.65NM Bearing: 55\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and follow the coast northeast, passing two fjords, \u00d6nundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur and S\u00fagandafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n

Skalavik(POI18) to Bolungarvik(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.28NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coast around to the southeast, passing the rugged coastal cliffs on the way to the town of Bolungarv\u00edk<\/p>\n

Bolungarvik(POI19) to Skutulsfjordur(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.02NM Bearing: 153\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing Bolungarv\u00edk, keep following the coast around to the southeast where you will enter another fjord, Skutulsfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n

Skutulsfjordur(POI20) to BIIS(BIIS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3NM Bearing: 215\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the bay southwest to the iconic airport, Isafjordur. Runway 8 provides the most challenging approach, typically flown as a left circuit around the end of the bay<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIIS(BIIS) to Isafjardardjup(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.11NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the waters of \u00cdsafjar\u00f0ardj\u00fap, one of the larger fjords in the region<\/p>\n

Isafjardardjup(POI21) to Kaldalon(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.43NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly across to the eastern shore of the fjord, then follow it southeast until you reach a small bay that leads northeast to the Drangaj\u00f6kull glacier<\/p>\n

Kaldalon(POI22) to Bjarnarfjordur(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.05NM Bearing: 68\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast over the Drangaj\u00f6kull glacier to a small bay on the north shore of the Hornstrandir Peninsula<\/p>\n

Bjarnarfjordur(POI23) to Drangaskord(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.24NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you exit the bay, turn and follow the coast southeast<\/p>\n

Drangaskord(POI24) to Ingolfsfjordur(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.04NM Bearing: 171\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the pointy outcrop of Drangask\u00f6r\u00f0 nature preserve, keep following the coast south where you will enter a small bay to the south of a mountain peninsula<\/p>\n

Ingolfsfjordur(POI25) to BIGJ(BIGJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.13NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southeast and pass over the narrow stretch of land south of the mountain, then cross the bay to Gjogur Airport on the eastern tip of the next peninsula<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIGJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.55 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIGJ(BIGJ) to Veidileysufjordur(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.09NM Bearing: 216\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southwest (runway heading) towards the stunning mountain scenery across the bay<\/p>\n

Veidileysufjordur(POI26) to Grimsey(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.97NM Bearing: 192\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach ;and, fly south across the mountains, running parallel to the coast, to reach a small island in H\u00fanafl\u00f3i Bay<\/p>\n

Grimsey(POI27) to Heggstadanes(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.06NM Bearing: 162\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the bay until you reach a narrow peninsula which divides the southern end of the bay<\/p>\n

Heggstadanes(POI28) to Midfjardara River(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.26NM Bearing: 158\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly along the eastern side of the peninsula to the mouth of the Midfjardar\u00e1 River<\/p>\n

Midfjardara River(POI29) to BIHV(BIHV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.17NM Bearing: 172\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south for a few miles to the small dirt airstrip<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIHV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIHV(BIHV) to Vesturhopsvatn(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.15NM Bearing: 34\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northeast to the lake on the eastern side of the hills<\/p>\n

Vesturhopsvatn(POI30) to Hvitserkur(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.06NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north along the base of the hills to an inlet that will lead north to H\u00fanafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Bay. Just north of the mouth of the inlet is Hvitserkur, a small basalt rock formation popular with photographers<\/p>\n

Hvitserkur(POI31) to Blanda River(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.61NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east across the bay to the Blanda River, which runs southeast from the town of Bl\u00f6ndu\u00f3s<\/p>\n

Blanda River(POI32) to Audolfsstadaa River(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.37NM Bearing: 144\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river and highway southeast along the foot of the mountains until you reach the smaller Au\u00f0\u00f3lfssta\u00f0a\u00e1 River, which runs from a valley to the northeast<\/p>\n

Audolfsstadaa River(POI33) to Audolfsstadaa River(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.06NM Bearing: 50\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley northeast<\/p>\n

Audolfsstadaa River(POI34) to Hvammsa River(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.02NM Bearing: 350\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will become the Hvamms\u00e1 River as it heads briefly north along another valley<\/p>\n

Hvammsa River(POI35) to Skagafjordur(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.02NM Bearing: 42\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right to follow another valley northeast, then use the valleys to navigate northeast to the shore of Skagafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Bay<\/p>\n

Skagafjordur(POI36) to BIKR(BIKR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.3NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you near the bay, turn southeast over the town of Sau\u00f0\u00e1rkr\u00f3kur to the airport a mile east of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIKR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIKR(BIKR) to Thordarhofdi(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.03NM Bearing: 19\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly north along the bay to \u00de\u00f3r\u00f0arh\u00f6f\u00f0i, a small mountainous island connected to the mainland by a narrow gravel causeway<\/p>\n

Thordarhofdi(POI37) to Gimbrarklettur(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.97NM Bearing: 48\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast over the eastern mouth of the bay to the north coast<\/p>\n

Gimbrarklettur(POI38) to Saudanes(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.01NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast across another bay, then keep following the coast northeast<\/p>\n

Saudanes(POI39) to Siglufjordur(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.91NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast around to enter the bay heading south<\/p>\n

Siglufjordur(POI40) to BISI(BISI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.3NM Bearing: 206\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head over the fishing town of Siglufj\u00f6r\u00f0ur to the airport at the southern end of the bay<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BISI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.37 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BISI(BISI) to Siglunes(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.16NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast along the eastern side of the bay<\/p>\n

Siglunes(POI41) to Hvanndalabyrda(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.52NM Bearing: 132\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southeast, passing to the north of the beautiful Rey\u00f0ar\u00e1 River valley, then another fjord, H\u00e9\u00f0insfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. The mountain east of the fjord&apos;s entrance is Hvanndalabyr\u00f0a<\/p>\n

Hvanndalabyrda(POI42) to Hrisey(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.57NM Bearing: 155\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you continue turning southeast into a large fjord, Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, you will pass the towns of \u00d3lafsfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur and Dalvik to your right on the way to Hrisey Island in the middle of the fjord<\/p>\n

Hrisey(POI43) to BIAR(BIAR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.12NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue all the way to the southern tip of the fjord, and the large town of Akureyri, the largest town outside Iceland&apos;s more populated southwest corner. The airport is south of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.99 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIAR(BIAR) to Fnjoska River(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.3NM Bearing: 34\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, climb northeast over the nearby mountain ridge to the picturesque valley on its eastern side, where the Fnj\u00f3sk\u00e1 River runs north<\/p>\n

Fnjoska River(POI44) to Dalsa River(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.22NM Bearing: 16\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north along the valley, then when the river turns away to the west, continue north along the valley with the Dals\u00e1 River<\/p>\n

Dalsa River(POI45) to Skjalfandi(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.04NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you near the coast, climb and cut east over the mountains to reach the large bay, Skj\u00e1lfandi<\/p>\n

Skjalfandi(POI46) to BIHU(BIHU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.43NM Bearing: 141\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you cross the bay, head southeast to the airport a couple of miles from the bay&apos;s southeastern corner, which serves the town of Husavik to the north<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIHU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.11 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIHU(BIHU) to Kistufjall(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.82NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southeast to the nearby mountain ridge as you start the exploration of the Highlands, the sparsely inhabited volcanic desert that covers most of the interior of Iceland<\/p>\n

Kistufjall(POI47) to Baearfjall(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.34NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying over the mountains, head a few miles east to B\u00e6jarfjall, a round mountain reminiscent of an inverted crater<\/p>\n

Baearfjall(POI48) to Jokulsa a Fjollum(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.74NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east until you reach a prominent river, J\u00f6kuls\u00e1 \u00e1 Fj\u00f6llum<\/p>\n

Jokulsa a Fjollum(POI49) to Jokulsa a Fjollum(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.27NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south. This area of the river is famous for its waterfalls, the most powerful being Dettifoss which is one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe<\/p>\n

Jokulsa a Fjollum(POI50) to Jorundur(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.68NM Bearing: 279\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river turns southeast, head west to the nearby mountain peak, J\u00f6rundur<\/p>\n

Jorundur(POI51) to Hlidarfjall(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.28NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From J\u00f6rundur, continue west to another distinct mountain peak, Hl\u00ed\u00f0arfjall<\/p>\n

Hlidarfjall(POI52) to BIRL(BIRL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.98NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Hl\u00ed\u00f0arfjall, turn southwest to nearby M\u00fdvatn Airport on the north side of M\u00fdvatn Lake<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIRL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.91 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIRL(BIRL) to Hverfjall(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.17NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly south along the eastern side of the lake, which is part of a larger geothermal area and also contains Hverfjall near the lake shore, a large volcanic crater and popular tourist spot<\/p>\n

Hverfjall(POI53) to Burfell(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.92NM Bearing: 125\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the crater, head southeast to the large mountain nearby, B\u00farfell<\/p>\n

Burfell(POI54) to Herdubreid(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.95NM Bearing: 171\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From B\u00farfell, head south towards another large mountain in the distance, Her\u00f0ubrei\u00f0, crossing a low lying mountain range on the way<\/p>\n

Herdubreid(POI55) to BIHE(BIHE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.87NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you approach the northern face of the mountain, turn southeast and head for Her\u00f0ubrei\u00f0arlindir Airport, a gravel strip on the western bank of the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIHE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 67.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIHE(BIHE) to Askja(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.85NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest after takeoff, passing to the south of the mountain on the way to Lake Askja. The lake sits in the crater of the Askja Volcano, which was formed by an eruption in 1875<\/p>\n

Askja(POI56) to Trolladyngja(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.02NM Bearing: 247\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest across the \u00d3d\u00e1\u00f0ahraun lava field to Tr\u00f6lladyngja, a wide shield volcano rising 600 meters above the surrounding terrain<\/p>\n

Trolladyngja(POI57) to Tungnafellsjokull(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.15NM Bearing: 253\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying southwest to a small ice cap, Tungnafellsj\u00f6kull, which lies between two larger ice caps<\/p>\n

Tungnafellsjokull(POI58) to Thjorsarlon(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.83NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn west and head for the southeastern corner of Hofsj\u00f6kull, the third largest ice cap in Iceland, where you will reach a small reservoir among the many streams and rivers east of the ice cap<\/p>\n

Thjorsarlon(POI59) to BISP(BISP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.53NM Bearing: 224\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport lies a couple of miles southwest of the reservoir<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BISP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 67.1 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BISP(BISP) to Arnarfell hid Mikla(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.87NM Bearing: 308\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest to the small cone shaped peak on the edge of the ice cap<\/p>\n

Arnarfell hid Mikla(POI60) to Hofsjokull(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.69NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west across the southern edge of the ice cap<\/p>\n

Hofsjokull(POI61) to Hvitarvatn(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.7NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying west over a rocky mountain range to reach Hv\u00edt\u00e1rvatn, a large lake on the eastern edge of Langj\u00f6kull, the second largest of Iceland&apos;s ice caps<\/p>\n

Hvitarvatn(POI62) to Sandvatn(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.16NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest to another lake, Sandvatn, passing to the west of the nearby mountain, Bl\u00e1fell<\/p>\n

Sandvatn(POI63) to Gulfoss(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.31NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south to the Hvita River, famous in this part for the iconic waterfalls of Gulfoss<\/p>\n

Gulfoss(POI64) to Hvita River(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.12NM Bearing: 222\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Hv\u00edt\u00e1 River southwest until it divides into many smaller streams<\/p>\n

Hvita River(POI65) to BIFL(BIFL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.25NM Bearing: 193\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fl\u00fa\u00f0ir Airport is a couple of miles south of the river, on the north side of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIFL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 45.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIFL(BIFL) to Apavatn(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.01NM Bearing: 292\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west to the nearby lake, Apavatn<\/p>\n

Apavatn(POI66) to Thingvallabaer(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.86NM Bearing: 303\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest to Iceland&apos;s second largest lake, \u00deingvallavatn. At the northern tip of the lake is \u00deingvallab\u00e6r, historic site of the original parliament of Iceland from the year 930. The area is also a national park and World Heritage Site<\/p>\n

Thingvallabaer(POI67) to Esja(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.7NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the lake, fly west and pass along the south side of the nearby Esja mountain range until you reach Kollafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Bay<\/p>\n

Esja(POI68) to Reykjavikurhofn(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.63NM Bearing: 254\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest across the bay to Reykjav\u00edkurh\u00f6fn, the port and harbor of the country&apos;s capital city, Reykjav\u00edk<\/p>\n

Reykjavikurhofn(POI69) to BIRK(BIRK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.39NM Bearing: 198\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from the harbour to Reykjavik Airport, passing the iconic Hallgrimskirkja cathedral on the way<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIRK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.44 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIRK(BIRK) to Vifilsfell bilastaedi(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.24NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southeast to meet the highway heading southeast towards the hills in the distance. This highway, known as the Ring Road, circles around the entire island<\/p>\n

Vifilsfell bilastaedi(POI70) to Hveragerdi(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.05NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it winds between the hills of the Hveradalir geothermal area before descending from the plateau to the town of Hverager\u00f0i<\/p>\n

Hveragerdi(POI71) to Selfoss(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.31NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast to the town of Selfoss, on the banks of the \u00d6lfus\u00e1 river<\/p>\n

Selfoss(POI72) to Hringvegur(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.01NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Selfoss, keep following Highway 1 as it heads east<\/p>\n

Hringvegur(POI73) to BIHL(BIHL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.83NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn southeast to the town of Hella. The airport is on the town&apos;s eastern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIHL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 45.04 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIHL(BIHL) to Holsa River(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.92NM Bearing: 222\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the H\u00f3ls\u00e1 River southwest to the coast<\/p>\n

Holsa River(POI74) to Thridrangaviti(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.42NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the coast, fly south to a small group of thin rock pillars, one of which contains the lonely \u00der\u00eddrangaviti Lighthouse<\/p>\n

Thridrangaviti(POI75) to Surtsey(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.36NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the rocks, adjust your heading slightly southwest to reach the small volcanic island of Surtsey. This young island was born from volcanic eruptions between 1963-67, has been legally protected from its birth and provides the world with a pristine natural laboratory<\/p>\n

Surtsey(POI76) to BIVM(BIVM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.34NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and head northeast to Heimaey, the largest of the Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands). The airport dominates the centre of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIVM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 63.09 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIVM(BIVM) to Ellidaey(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.68NM Bearing: 59\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Vestmannaeyjar, fly northwest to the nearby 2 smaller islands. The northernmost of the islands, Elli\u00f0aey, is home to an iconic secluded lodge often called the world&apos;s loneliest house<\/p>\n

Ellidaey(POI77) to Eyjafjallajokull(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.73NM Bearing: 68\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast to the main island, and the peak of the Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull ice cap. The volcano under the ice cap caused widespread air traffic interruptions over Europe when it erupted in 2010<\/p>\n

Eyjafjallajokull(POI78) to Myrdalsjokull(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.38NM Bearing: 58\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast to circle around the northern side of the adjoining ice cap M\u00fdrdalsj\u00f6kull<\/p>\n

Myrdalsjokull(POI79) to Maelifell(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.14NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east along the north side of the ice cap to the small cone volcano Maelifell, a visually stunning green mountain against the dark lava field<\/p>\n

Maelifell(POI80) to Austurbjallavotn(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.43NM Bearing: 11\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Maelifell, fly north over the mountains to the small turquoise lake, Austurbjallav\u00f6tn<\/p>\n

Austurbjallavotn(POI81) to BISV(BISV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.73NM Bearing: 44\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Austurbjallav\u00f6tn, fly northeast along the northern side of the nearby mountains to Sk\u00e1lavatn Airport, which lies between a small mountain and Sk\u00e1lavatn Lake<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BISV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BISV(BISV) to Sveinstindur(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.62NM Bearing: 104\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly in the direction of the mountain peak 10 miles to the east, Sveinstindur, which lies at the southern end of the 20 mile long lake, Langisj\u00f3r<\/p>\n

Sveinstindur(POI82) to Sidujokull(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.94NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east to S\u00ed\u00f0uj\u00f6kull, the glacial southwestern corner of the country&apos;s largest ice cap, Vatnaj\u00f6kull<\/p>\n

Sidujokull(POI83) to Skeidararjokull(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.54NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east to reach Skei\u00f0ar\u00e1rj\u00f6kull, a large glacier moving south from the Vatnaj\u00f6kull ice cap<\/p>\n

Skeidararjokull(POI84) to BISL(BISL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.46NM Bearing: 152\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the glacier, fly southeast to the lower ground south of the ice cap. Hoefn Airport lies a couple of miles south of the Skaftafellsj\u00f6kull Glacier, next the highway that circles the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BISL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 57.33 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BISL(BISL) to Sudurlandsvegur(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.65NM Bearing: 143\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the Ring Road highway southeast along the base of the mountains<\/p>\n

Sudurlandsvegur(POI85) to Breidabolsstadalon(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.72NM Bearing: 60\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it turns northeast and follows the coastline<\/p>\n

Breidabolsstadalon(POI86) to Kolgrima(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.63NM Bearing: 72\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it squeezes between the mountains and the coast<\/p>\n

Kolgrima(POI87) to Hofn(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.74NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the flat coastal land widens out again and the highway heads northeast, follow the coast east to the fishing village of H\u00f6fn, which lies on a peninsula surrounded by a large coastal lagoon<\/p>\n

Hofn(POI88) to BIHN(BIHN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.59NM Bearing: 355\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hornafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Airport is just north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from BIHN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 36.1 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

BIHN(BIHN) to Almannaskard(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.93NM Bearing: 107\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the airport, head east with the highway to its tunnel beneath a pass separating the coastal mountains<\/p>\n

Almannaskard(POI89) to Skutafoss(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.73NM Bearing: 54\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northeast as it passes between the mountains and the Papafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Lagoon<\/p>\n

Skutafoss(POI90) to Hvalnes(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.39NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast as it curves around to the east along the black sands of Hvalnes Nature Reserve Beach<\/p>\n

Hvalnes(POI91) to Alftafjordur(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.27NM Bearing: 22\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the eastern end of the beach, follow the highway as it heads north along the base of the coastal mountains<\/p>\n

Alftafjordur(POI92) to Hromundarey(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.51NM Bearing: 44\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the mountains, head northeast along the narrow black sand spit to the rocky island at its end, Hr\u00f3mundarey<\/p>\n

Hromundarey(POI93) to BIDV(BIDV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.27NM Bearing: 39\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Hr\u00f3mundarey, continue northeast over the mouth of Hamarsfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Bay to Dj\u00fapivogur Airport, the end of this Icelandic stage of the world tour<\/p>\n

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