BFL
Bakersfield
United States
859 km
534 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
859 km
534 mi / 464 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
44°
northeast

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BFL SLC
Airport Name Meadows Field Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code BFL SLC
ICAO Code KBFL KSLC
City Bakersfield Salt Lake City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Denver
Elevation 510 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 35.430000, -119.060000 40.790000, -111.980000

Bakersfield (BFL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 859 kilometers (534 miles / 464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 08:36 in Bakersfield, it's 09:36 in Salt Lake City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,721 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Meadows Field.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Bakersfield (BFL) follows a heading of 228° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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