BFL
Bakersfield
United States
384 km
238 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
384 km
238 mi / 207 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
310°
northwest

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BFL SFO
Airport Name Meadows Field San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BFL SFO
ICAO Code KBFL KSFO
City Bakersfield San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 510 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.430000, -119.060000 37.620000, -122.380000

Bakersfield (BFL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 384 kilometers (238 miles / 207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 06:36 in Bakersfield, it's 06:36 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield (BFL) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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