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BEX to CLD: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Carlsbad (Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport)
5,426 mi
8,732 km · 4,715 nm
11h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,426 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 6m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
- CLD — Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport · Carlsbad, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Near CLD
- SAN · San Diego International Airport28 mi away
- OCN · Oceanside Municipal Airport7 mi away
- NKX · Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field20 mi away
- SEE · Gillespie Field27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BEX from CLD?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Carlsbad (CLD) is 5,426 miles (8,732 km, 4,715 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to CLD?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BEX to CLD?
Nonstop service on BEX–CLD depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 6m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Benson and Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is 8 hours behind Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to CLD?
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Why are some BEX to CLD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BEX–CLD tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.