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MYR to BFL: distance & flight time
Myrtle Beach (Myrtle Beach International Airport) → Bakersfield (Meadows Field)
2,271 mi
3,655 km · 1,973 nm
4h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,271 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 55m 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
- MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport · Myrtle Beach, 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 MYR
- CRE · Grand Strand Airport15 mi away
- GGE · Georgetown County Airport34 mi away
- FLO · Florence Regional Airport57 mi away
- LBT · Lumberton Regional Airport65 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 MYR from BFL?
The flight distance from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2,271 miles (3,655 km, 1,973 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MYR to BFL?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 55m 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 MYR to BFL?
Nonstop service on MYR–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 55m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Myrtle Beach and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Myrtle Beach.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MYR to BFL?
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Why are some MYR to BFL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MYR–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.