BFL
Bakersfield
United States
2,782 km
1,729 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
2,782 km
1,729 mi / 1,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
65°
east northeast

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BFL ORD
Airport Name Meadows Field Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BFL ORD
ICAO Code KBFL KORD
City Bakersfield Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 510 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 35.430000, -119.060000 41.980000, -87.910000

Bakersfield (BFL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 2,782 kilometers (1,729 miles / 1,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Bakersfield, it's 02:43 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Bakersfield (BFL) follows a heading of 265° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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