Bakersfield to Victoria flights
Victoria lies 1,495 km (929 mi) north of Bakersfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bakersfield | Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 373,640 | 289,625 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | BFL, 8 km out | YYJ, 24 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Victoria
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bakersfield
Bakersfield is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Meadows Field (BFL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,849-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Vancouver International Airport (YVR, 85 km), Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 26 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 44 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 72 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 24 km (15 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 85 km (53 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Friday Harbor Airport (regional) | FRD | 26 km (16 mi) | 3,402 ft | 113 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 44 km (27 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 72 km (45 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 79 km (49 mi) | 6,602 ft | 92 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Victoria from Bakersfield?
1,495 km (929 mi) in a straight line, north of Bakersfield.
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Victoria by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bakersfield and Victoria?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bakersfield to Victoria flights?
Typically Meadows Field (BFL) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ); Victoria also has YVR, FRD, ESD, BLI, YCD.
What currency do I need in Victoria?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.