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MKL to BFL: distance & flight time
Jackson (McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport) → Bakersfield (Meadows Field)
1,688 mi
2,717 km · 1,467 nm
3h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,688 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 47m 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
- MKL — McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · Jackson, 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 MKL
- NQA · Millington-Memphis Airport56 mi away
- BYH · Arkansas International Airport63 mi away
- OLV · Olive Branch Airport65 mi away
- MEM · Memphis International Airport71 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 MKL from BFL?
The flight distance from Jackson (MKL) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1,688 miles (2,717 km, 1,467 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MKL to BFL?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 47m 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 MKL to BFL?
Nonstop service on MKL–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 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Jackson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MKL to BFL?
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Why are some MKL to BFL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MKL–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.