Distance From China Strait Airstrip to Queen Beatrix International Airport, SQT - AUA Distance

The distance from China Strait Airstrip (SQT) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is 9680 miles or 15579 kilometers or 8407 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

---

How long does it take to travel from Samarai Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Oranjestad ( Aruba )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Samarai Island and Oranjestad takes around 22 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from China Strait Airstrip, Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea to Queen Beatrix International Airport, Oranjestad, Aruba is 22 hours 15 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SQT - AUA

Kilometers		15579 km
Statute Miles		9680 miles
Nautical Miles		8407 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 15 minutes

China Strait Airstrip to Queen Beatrix International Airport Flight Route Map - SQT to AUA Flight Path

Location of China Strait Airstrip & Queen Beatrix International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Samarai Island to Oranjestad nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea and Oranjestad, Aruba. .

Nonstop flight route between Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea and Oranjestad, Aruba.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQT - AUA

Time difference between Samarai Island (Papua New Guinea) and Oranjestad (Aruba) is 14 Hours.
Oranjestad time is 14 Hours behind Samarai Island.

Location	Local Time
Samarai Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-22, 07:16:05 +10
Oranjestad (Aruba)	2026-06-21, 17:16:05 AST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

China Strait Airstrip (SQT / AYCS) Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA / TNCA) Oranjestad, Aruba