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INL to BFL: distance & flight time
International Falls (Falls International Airport) → Bakersfield (Meadows Field)
1,587 mi
2,554 km · 1,379 nm
3h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,587 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 35m gate to gate, flying southwest. 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
- INL — Falls International Airport · International Falls, 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 INL
- YAG · Fort Frances Municipal Airport6 mi away
- BDE · Baudette International Airport56 mi away
- YIB · Atikokan Municipal Airport82 mi away
- HIB · Range Regional Airport86 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 INL from BFL?
The flight distance from International Falls (INL) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1,587 miles (2,554 km, 1,379 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from INL to BFL?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 35m 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 INL to BFL?
Nonstop service on INL–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 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between International Falls and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind International Falls.
What is the cheapest way to fly from INL to BFL?
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Why are some INL to BFL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain INL–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.