Bakersfield to Eugene flights
Eugene lies 1,025 km (637 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 4 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 | Eugene | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 176,654 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | BFL, 8 km out | EUG, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 97401–97440 |
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 Eugene
Eugene is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Eugene Airport (EUG), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,009 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Airport (regional) | EUG | 13 km (8 mi) | 8,009 ft | 374 ft |
| Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (regional) | SLE | 96 km (60 mi) | 5,811 ft | 214 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Eugene from Bakersfield?
1,025 km (637 mi) in a straight line, north of Bakersfield.
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Eugene by air?
About 2 h 4 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 Eugene?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bakersfield to Eugene flights?
Typically Meadows Field (BFL) to Eugene Airport (EUG); Eugene also has SLE.
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.