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Flights Amsterdam → Philipsburg

AMS → SXM

6.6
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

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.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~6,933 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Amsterdam (AMS) → Philipsburg (SXM) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 6.6/100 (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

Time difference
6h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:05
Elevation SXM
13 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 747
Est. CO₂/passenger
~624 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) 84% 20 min 0.0%

Airlines operating AMS-SXM

Frequently asked questions about AMS-SXM

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.