Seattle to Bakersfield flights
Bakersfield lies 1,388 km (862 mi) south of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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.
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| Seattle | Bakersfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 780,995 | 373,640 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 130 m (427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SEA, 18 km out | BFL, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 98101–98199 | 93301–93390 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Seattle
Seattle is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,901-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 9 km), Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 34 km), Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 42 km), Olympia Regional Airport (OLM, 83 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Field (regional) | BFL | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,849 ft | 510 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bakersfield from Seattle?
1,388 km (862 mi) in a straight line, south of Seattle.
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Bakersfield by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Bakersfield?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Seattle to Bakersfield flights?
Typically Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Meadows Field (BFL).
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.