Distance From Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Princess Juliana International Airport, RKZ - SXM Distance

The distance from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is 8681 miles or 13971 kilometers or 7539 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 Xigazê (Samzhubzê) ( China ) to Saint Martin ( Sint Maarten )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) and Saint Martin takes around 19 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China to Princess Juliana International Airport, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten is 19 hours 57 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 • RKZ - SXM

Kilometers		13971 km
Statute Miles		8681 miles
Nautical Miles		7539 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 57 minutes

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Princess Juliana International Airport Flight Route Map - RKZ to SXM Flight Path

Location of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base & Princess Juliana International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Saint Martin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China and Saint Martin, Sint Maarten.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKZ - SXM

Time difference between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China) and Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) is 10 Hours.
Saint Martin time is 10 Hours behind Xigazê (Samzhubzê).

Location	Local Time
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China)	2026-03-15, 16:20:24 +06
Saint Martin (Sint Maarten)	2026-03-15, 06:20:24 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

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ / ZURK) Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China

Destination

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