AXA to SXM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is 19 km (12 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (SXM to AXA).
How far is it from The Valley to Sint Maarten?
The great-circle distance between Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is 19 km (12 mi, 10 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AXA to SXM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SXM is roughly south of AXA.
How is the AXA to SXM route written in code?
The pair is written AXA-SXM in IATA codes and TQPF-TNCM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport is AXA (TQPF), Princess Juliana International Airport is SXM (TNCM).
| AXA | SXM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport | Princess Juliana International Airport |
| ICAO code | TQPF | TNCM |
| Country | Anguilla | Sint Maarten |
| Elevation | 127 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1281 | #283 |
Both ICAO codes start with T, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SXM sits 114 ft (35 m) lower than AXA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AXA to SXM
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | SOCHI AIR CHATER | QER | Russian Doll | Active |
| WM | Windward Islands Airways | - | Winair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Valley from Sint Maarten?
Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) and Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are 19 km (12 mi, 10 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AXA to SXM?
A typical nonstop flight between AXA and SXM takes about 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SXM from AXA?
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) lies roughly south of Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA).
Which airlines fly AXA to SXM?
2 airlines appear on the AXA-SXM route in the open dataset, including SOCHI AIR CHATER, Windward Islands Airways.
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