BFL
Bakersfield
United States
3,711 km
2,306 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
3,711 km
2,306 mi / 2,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
71°
east northeast

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BFL DCA
Airport Name Meadows Field Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BFL DCA
ICAO Code KBFL KDCA
City Bakersfield Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/New_York
Elevation 510 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 35.430000, -119.060000 38.850000, -77.040000

Bakersfield (BFL) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 3,711 kilometers (2,306 miles / 2,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Bakersfield, it's 10:17 in Washington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Bakersfield (BFL) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Meadows Field (BFL) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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