Distance From Paiela Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport, PLE - SXM Distance

The distance from Paiela Airport (PLE) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is 10471 miles or 16851 kilometers or 9093 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 Paiela ( Papua New Guinea ) to Saint Martin ( Sint Maarten )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paiela and Saint Martin takes around 24 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paiela Airport, Paiela, Papua New Guinea to Princess Juliana International Airport, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten is 24 hours 4 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 • PLE - SXM

Kilometers		16851 km
Statute Miles		10471 miles
Nautical Miles		9093 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 4 minutes

Paiela Airport to Princess Juliana International Airport Flight Route Map - PLE to SXM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Paiela, Papua New Guinea and Saint Martin, Sint Maarten. .

Nonstop flight route between Paiela, Papua New Guinea and Saint Martin, Sint Maarten.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLE - SXM

Time difference between Paiela (Papua New Guinea) and Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) is 14 Hours.
Saint Martin time is 14 Hours behind Paiela.

Location	Local Time
Paiela (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-21, 12:14:28 +10
Saint Martin (Sint Maarten)	2026-03-20, 22:14:28 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

Paiela Airport (PLE / AYPB) Paiela, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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