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GYY to BFL: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → Bakersfield (Meadows Field)
1,752 mi
2,820 km · 1,523 nm
3h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,752 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 54m 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
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, 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 GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 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 GYY from BFL?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1,752 miles (2,820 km, 1,523 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to BFL?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 54m 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 GYY to BFL?
Nonstop service on GYY–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 54m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gary and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to BFL?
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Why are some GYY to BFL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GYY–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.