Flights to Philipsburg
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Philipsburg is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB, 87 km), Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (SFG, 8 km), Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA, 20 km), St. Jean Airport (SBH, 25 km), Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB, 46 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Juliana International Airport | SXM | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,546 ft | 13 ft |
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport | SKB | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,602 ft | 170 ft |
| Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (regional) | SFG | 8 km (5 mi) | 3,937 ft | 7 ft |
| Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (regional) | AXA | 20 km (12 mi) | 5,462 ft | 127 ft |
| St. Jean Airport (regional) | SBH | 25 km (16 mi) | 2,119 ft | 49 ft |
| Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (regional) | SAB | 46 km (29 mi) | 1,312 ft | 60 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,546 ft, SXM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 13 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Philipsburg
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg to Caracas | Venezuela | 934 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Philipsburg to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 725 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Philipsburg to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 1,235 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Philipsburg to Valencia | Venezuela | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Philipsburg to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 1,116 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Philipsburg to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 983 km (611 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Philipsburg to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,486 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Philipsburg to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 820 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Philipsburg to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Philipsburg to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Philipsburg to Barcelona | Venezuela | 895 km (556 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Philipsburg to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 736 km (457 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Philipsburg to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 720 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Philipsburg to Maturín | Venezuela | 921 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Philipsburg to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Philipsburg to Carrefour | Haiti | 989 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Philipsburg to Santa Marta | Colombia | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Philipsburg to Valledupar | Colombia | 1,384 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Philipsburg to Maracay | Venezuela | 994 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Philipsburg to San Juan | Puerto Rico | 327 km (203 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Philipsburg to Ciudad Bolívar | Venezuela | 1,102 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Philipsburg to Cumaná | Venezuela | 850 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Philipsburg to Shanghai | China | 14,518 km (9,021 mi) | about 19 h 22 min |
| Philipsburg to Chongqing | China | 14,608 km (9,077 mi) | about 19 h 29 min |
| Philipsburg to Chengdu | China | 14,428 km (8,965 mi) | about 19 h 15 min |
| Philipsburg to Guangzhou | China | 15,423 km (9,583 mi) | about 20 h 31 min |
| Philipsburg to Shenzhen | China | 15,493 km (9,627 mi) | about 20 h 37 min |
| Philipsburg to Lagos | Nigeria | 7,299 km (4,535 mi) | about 10 h 6 min |
| Philipsburg to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,613 km (10,323 mi) | about 22 h 3 min |
| Philipsburg to Wuhan | China | 14,602 km (9,073 mi) | about 19 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Philipsburg?
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, SKB, SFG, AXA, SBH, SAB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SXM from Philipsburg city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Philipsburg on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.