Distance From Riffa Air Base to Princess Juliana International Airport

The distance from Riffa Air Base () to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is 7043 miles or 11334 kilometers or 6116 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 Riffa ( Bahrain ) to Saint Martin ( Sint Maarten )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riffa and Saint Martin takes around 16 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riffa Air Base, Riffa, Bahrain to Princess Juliana International Airport, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten is 16 hours 11 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		11334 km
Statute Miles		7043 miles
Nautical Miles		6116 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 11 minutes

Riffa Air Base to Princess Juliana International Airport Flight Route Map - to SXM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riffa, Bahrain and Saint Martin, Sint Maarten. .

Nonstop flight route between Riffa, Bahrain and Saint Martin, Sint Maarten.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SXM

Time difference between Riffa (Bahrain) and Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) is 7 Hours.
Saint Martin time is 7 Hours behind Riffa.

Location	Local Time
Riffa (Bahrain)	2026-06-16, 13:32:32 +03
Saint Martin (Sint Maarten)	2026-06-16, 06:32:32 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

Riffa Air Base ( / ) Riffa, Bahrain

Destination

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