Airport Comparison
Bakersfield (BFL) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 1,357 kilometers (843 miles / 733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Bakersfield, it's 04:15 in Denver.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,924 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Meadows Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield (BFL) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.