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BKG to BFL: distance & flight time
Branson (Branson Airport) → Bakersfield (Meadows Field)
1,443 mi
2,323 km · 1,254 nm
3h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,443 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 36m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BKG — Branson Airport · Branson, United States
- BFL — Meadows Field · Bakersfield, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BKG
- HRO · Boone County Airport19 mi away
- FLP · Marion County Regional Airport38 mi away
- WMH · Ozark Regional Airport42 mi away
- SGF · Springfield Branson National Airport50 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is BKG from BFL?
The flight distance from Branson (BKG) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1,443 miles (2,323 km, 1,254 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BKG to BFL?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 36m 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 BKG to BFL?
Nonstop service on BKG–BFL 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 36m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Branson and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Branson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BKG to BFL?
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Why are some BKG to BFL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BKG–BFL 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.