Bakersfield to Tokyo (BFL–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
SFO San Francisco 13h 3m EKNZUA JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 16m UA AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 24m AAQR AAJLMH Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo flights
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Bakersfield to Tokyo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,386 mi 9h 34m nonstop +16h ahead

BFL–HND had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,386 miles in 9h 34m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BFL–HND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
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Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PCM (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to HND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Tokyo from Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to Tokyo Haneda International Airport.
Metric BFL→HND SBA→HND SBP→HND
Distance from BFL 83 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 9h 34m 9h 8h 51m
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to Tokyo Haneda International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
BFL: PDT · HND: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Distance & Flight Time
5,386 mi / 8,667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 34m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Getting from HND

Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.

Tokyo Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.

Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.

BFL–HND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to Tokyo route.
Route details
Distance5,386 mi / 8,667 km
Flight time9h 34m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m
Destination: HND
IATA / ICAOHND / RJTT
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr85.9M
Elevation35 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFL to HND flights.
Nonstop flights from Meadows Field to Tokyo Haneda International Airport take about 9h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 5,386 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BFL to HND. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 9h 34m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HND and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Yes, return flights from HND to BFL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBA, SBP and BUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFL to HND

Meadows Field (BFL) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BFL to HND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFL to HND is about 9 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,386 miles (8,667 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), San Luis Obispo (SBP) and Burbank (BUR).