APW
Apia
Samoa
12,443 km
7,732 miles
SXM
Saint Martin
SX
Distance
12,443 km
7,732 mi / 6,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW SXM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Princess Juliana International Airport
IATA Code APW SXM
ICAO Code NSFA TNCM
City Apia Saint Martin
Country Samoa SX
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Lower_Princes
Elevation 58 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.040000, -63.110000

Apia (APW) to Saint Martin (SXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Saint Martin, SX is 12,443 kilometers (7,732 miles / 6,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with SX. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:07 in Apia, it's 01:07 in Saint Martin. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Saint Martin (SXM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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