Flights from China to Seattle (SEA)

Yes, you can enjoy our in-flight dining on flights from China to Seattle. From Xiamen to Seattle via Singapore, you will be served curated meals designed to reflect regional and international flavours, along with light bites on longer sectors. You can request special meals in advance to suit many dietary needs, and on selected routes you may be able to use our Book the Cook service for additional main course choices when departing Singapore, depending on your cabin class. Throughout the journey, a full beverage service is available, including soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee, and a selection of wines and spirits, as well as our signature Singapore Sling on most long-haul sectors.

Flights between China and the United States typically use the piece concept for checked baggage. For Economy Class, you can usually check in two pieces of baggage up to our standard weight per piece limit. Premium Economy Class generally allows two pieces with a higher weight per piece than Economy. Business Class and First Class usually enjoy an even more generous allowance of two pieces with higher weight per piece. For cabin baggage, you may bring one piece in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, and two pieces in Business Class and First Class, within our size and weight limits. Please refer to your ticket and our baggage page for the exact allowance for your booking and cabin class.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from China to Seattle once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free and unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board. The connection is suitable for messaging apps, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

Across routes from China to Seattle, you can choose from Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, and Business Class on the long-haul sectors between Singapore and Seattle. On many flights between Beijing or Shanghai and Singapore, First Class is also available on Boeing 777-300ER services, while some regional flights from other Chinese cities offer Business Class and Economy Class only. Available cabin classes on your journey will depend on the specific route and aircraft type for each sector.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, designed for comfort on long journeys. Premium Economy Class offers a roomier 38-inch pitch and up to 20 inches of seat width, along with a wider seat and greater recline on Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft where this cabin is available. In Business Class across applicable aircraft, you can enjoy a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on long-haul flights, giving you space to rest and work. First Class, offered on selected Boeing 777-300ER flights between Beijing or Shanghai and Singapore, provides a fully flat bed and a more spacious seat in a refined, private setting. Exact configurations can vary slightly between aircraft types.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from China to Seattle. Eligibility is based on your class of travel or KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, determined by the flight departing the layover airport. Other options such as purchasing a day pass are also available.

Lounge Access Eligibility
Cabin Class: Complimentary for Suites, First, and Business Class passengers. Premium Economy and Economy travellers do not have access unless they hold eligible status.

Frequent Flyer Status: PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) members have access regardless of cabin class.

The Next Segment Rule: Eligibility is based on the flight immediately departing that airport.

Most flights from China to Seattle connect at Singapore Changi Airport, which offers extensive facilities for both short and longer layovers. If you have several hours, you can explore themed gardens, quiet rest areas, and a wide range of dining and shopping across the terminals; on selected itineraries and layover lengths, you may also be able to join a free transit tour of the city. For shorter connections, stay airside, freshen up in rest zones or a pay-per-use lounge, and enjoy a meal before your next flight. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Chongqing, operates on a single time zone, China Standard Time (UTC+8). Seattle follows Pacific Time, which is UTC-8 in winter and UTC-7 during daylight saving time (usually March to early November). This means Seattle is typically 16 hours behind China during standard time, and 15 hours behind when daylight saving time is in effect.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Seattle when flying via the layover airport on a single booking with Singapore Airlines, provided both flight segments are under the same booking reference (PNR), the connection is under 24 hours, and, for partner-operated onward flights, a through-check agreement is in place.

You may be able to plan a stopover at the layover city on your journey to Seattle, subject to your ticket conditions and availability. When booking, you can search for multi-city options or speak with our customer service team or your travel agent, who can advise whether a stopover can be added to your itinerary.