Flights Amsterdam → Philipsburg
AMS → SXM
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Philipsburg?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Philipsburg (SXM) takes about 9h 5m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
This flight route operates from Amsterdam to Philipsburg, utilizing a Boeing 747 aircraft. The destination airport in Philipsburg has been operational since 1942 and currently serves approximately 1,795,117 passengers annually.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Philipsburg (SXM) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philipsburg the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Philipsburg: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Philipsburg (SXM) heads west for about 6,933 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 5m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Philipsburg it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-SXM
Airports
Frequently asked questions about AMS-SXM
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Philipsburg (SXM) takes about 9h 5m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Philipsburg route is about 6,933 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
