Bakersfield to Long Beach flights
Long Beach lies 194 km (121 mi) south-east of Bakersfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Bakersfield | Long Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 474,140 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | BFL, 8 km out | LGB, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 90801–90899 |
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 Long Beach
Long Beach is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 28 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 31 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 51 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 63 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 28 km (17 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 31 km (19 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 63 km (39 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Staying in Long Beach
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Long Beach. Of the 210 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (92), and 3 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 55,968 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Long Beach from Bakersfield?
194 km (121 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bakersfield.
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Long Beach by air?
About 1 h, 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 Long Beach?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bakersfield to Long Beach flights?
Typically Meadows Field (BFL) to Long Beach International Airport (LGB); Long Beach also has LAX, SNA, BUR, ONT, SBD.
Where can I stay in Long Beach?
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Long Beach, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.