Bakersfield to Orange flights
Orange lies 206 km (128 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 1 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 | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 140,992 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | BFL, 8 km out | SNA, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 92856–92869 |
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 Orange
Orange is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 28 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 38 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 54 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 66 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 13 km (8 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 28 km (17 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 38 km (24 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 54 km (34 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 66 km (41 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 66 km (41 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Orange from Bakersfield?
206 km (128 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bakersfield.
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Orange by air?
About 1 h 1 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 Orange?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bakersfield to Orange flights?
Typically Meadows Field (BFL) to John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA); Orange also has LGB, ONT, LAX, SBD, BUR.
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.