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GSB to BFL: distance & flight time
Goldsboro (Seymour Johnson Air Force Base) → Bakersfield (Meadows Field)
2,298 mi
3,698 km · 1,997 nm
4h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,298 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 58m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSB — Seymour Johnson Air Force Base · Goldsboro, 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 GSB
- ISO · Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field20 mi away
- RWI · Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport36 mi away
- PGV · Pitt Greenville Airport38 mi away
- OAJ · Albert J Ellis Airport40 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 GSB from BFL?
The flight distance from Goldsboro (GSB) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2,298 miles (3,698 km, 1,997 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSB to BFL?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 58m 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 GSB to BFL?
Nonstop service on GSB–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 4h 58m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Goldsboro and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Goldsboro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSB to BFL?
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Why are some GSB to BFL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GSB–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.