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BFL to RBD: distance & flight time
Bakersfield (Meadows Field) → Dallas (Dallas Executive Airport)
1,282 mi
2,062 km · 1,114 nm
3h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,282 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 15m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BFL — Meadows Field · Bakersfield, United States
- RBD — Dallas Executive Airport · Dallas, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BFL
- MHV · Mojave Airport57 mi away
- VIS · Visalia Municipal Airport64 mi away
- WJF · General WM J Fox Airfield67 mi away
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport109 mi away
Near RBD
- DFW · Dallas Fort Worth International Airport18 mi away
- DAL · Dallas Love Field12 mi away
- ADS · Addison Airport20 mi away
- FTW · Fort Worth Meacham International Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BFL from RBD?
The flight distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Dallas (RBD) is 1,282 miles (2,062 km, 1,114 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BFL to RBD?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 15m 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 BFL to RBD?
Nonstop service on BFL–RBD 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 3h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Dallas?
Dallas is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BFL to RBD?
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Why are some BFL to RBD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BFL–RBD 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.