Distance From Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome to Princess Juliana International Airport

The distance from Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome () to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is 8690 miles or 13985 kilometers or 7547 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.

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How long does it take to travel from Kaikoura Island ( New Zealand ) to Saint Martin ( Sint Maarten )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kaikoura Island and Saint Martin takes around 19 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome, Kaikoura Island, New Zealand to Princess Juliana International Airport, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten is 19 hours 58 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 • - SXM

Kilometers		13985 km
Statute Miles		8690 miles
Nautical Miles		7547 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 58 minutes

Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome to Princess Juliana International Airport Flight Route Map - to SXM Flight Path

Location of Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome & Princess Juliana International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kaikoura Island to Saint Martin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kaikoura Island, New Zealand and Saint Martin, Sint Maarten. .

Nonstop flight route between Kaikoura Island, New Zealand and Saint Martin, Sint Maarten.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SXM

Time difference between Kaikoura Island (New Zealand) and Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) is 17 Hours.
Saint Martin time is 17 Hours behind Kaikoura Island.

Location	Local Time
Kaikoura Island (New Zealand)	2026-03-21, 20:19:50 NZDT
Saint Martin (Sint Maarten)	2026-03-21, 03:19:50 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

Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome ( / NZKD) Kaikoura Island, New Zealand

Destination

Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM / TNCM) Saint Martin, Sint Maarten