Shanghai to Bakersfield flights
Bakersfield lies 10,285 km (6,391 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 56 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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| Shanghai | Bakersfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 373,640 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 130 m (427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | BFL, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 93301–93390 |
Clocks in Bakersfield are 15 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 13 h 56 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bakersfield
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 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 Shanghai?
10,285 km (6,391 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Bakersfield by air?
About 13 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Bakersfield flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Meadows Field (BFL).
What currency do I need in Bakersfield?
The Dollar (USD).
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.