Flights to The Valley
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
The Valley is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA, 1 km), Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (SFG, 13 km), St. Jean Airport (SBH, 42 km), Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB, 66 km), F. D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Juliana International Airport | SXM | 20 km (12 mi) | 7,546 ft | 13 ft |
| Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (regional) | AXA | 1 km (1 mi) | 5,462 ft | 127 ft |
| Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (regional) | SFG | 13 km (8 mi) | 3,937 ft | 7 ft |
| St. Jean Airport (regional) | SBH | 42 km (26 mi) | 2,119 ft | 49 ft |
| Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (regional) | SAB | 66 km (41 mi) | 1,312 ft | 60 ft |
| F. D. Roosevelt Airport (regional) | EUX | 81 km (50 mi) | 4,265 ft | 129 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 The Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley to Caracas | Venezuela | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| The Valley to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 722 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| The Valley to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| The Valley to Valencia | Venezuela | 1,042 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| The Valley to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 1,132 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| The Valley to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 980 km (609 mi) | about 2 h |
| The Valley to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| The Valley to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 815 km (506 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| The Valley to Ciudad Guayana | Venezuela | 1,098 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| The Valley to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| The Valley to Barcelona | Venezuela | 915 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| The Valley to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 733 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| The Valley to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 717 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| The Valley to Maturín | Venezuela | 942 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| The Valley to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 1,356 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| The Valley to Carrefour | Haiti | 986 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| The Valley to Santa Marta | Colombia | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| The Valley to Valledupar | Colombia | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| The Valley to Maracay | Venezuela | 1,012 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| The Valley to San Juan | Puerto Rico | 323 km (201 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| The Valley to Ciudad Bolívar | Venezuela | 1,124 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| The Valley to Cumaná | Venezuela | 871 km (541 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| The Valley to Shanghai | China | 14,497 km (9,008 mi) | about 19 h 20 min |
| The Valley to Chongqing | China | 14,587 km (9,064 mi) | about 19 h 27 min |
| The Valley to Chengdu | China | 14,408 km (8,953 mi) | about 19 h 13 min |
| The Valley to Guangzhou | China | 15,402 km (9,570 mi) | about 20 h 30 min |
| The Valley to Shenzhen | China | 15,472 km (9,614 mi) | about 20 h 35 min |
| The Valley to Lagos | Nigeria | 7,301 km (4,536 mi) | about 10 h 7 min |
| The Valley to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 16,593 km (10,311 mi) | about 22 h 1 min |
| The Valley to Wuhan | China | 14,581 km (9,060 mi) | about 19 h 27 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 The Valley?
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). The others, AXA, SFG, SBH, SAB, EUX, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SXM from The Valley city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to The Valley 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.