BFL
Bakersfield
United States
8,656 km
5,379 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,656 km
5,379 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
34°
northeast

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BFL LHR
Airport Name Meadows Field London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code BFL LHR
ICAO Code KBFL EGLL
City Bakersfield London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/London
Elevation 510 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 35.430000, -119.060000 51.470000, -0.460000

Bakersfield (BFL) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,656 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:44 in Bakersfield, it's 11:44 in London. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Bakersfield (BFL) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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