Flights from Hangzhou (HGH) to United States Of America

You will be served in-flight meals on all flights from Hangzhou to the United States of America, including the sector between Hangzhou and Singapore and the onward long-haul flight. Our in-flight dining features multi-course meals designed for your cabin class, with a choice of main courses and thoughtful snacks on longer sectors. You can request special meals to suit many dietary needs by adding them to your booking in advance. On selected flights and cabins, you may also be able to use our Book the Cook service from Singapore, pre-ordering from a wider menu before departure. A full beverage service, including juices, soft drinks, premium teas and coffees, and a curated selection of wines and spirits, is available, along with our signature Singapore Sling on many services.

On flights between China and the United States of America, we generally apply the piece concept for checked baggage. Allowances vary by cabin class and your KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. For routes from Hangzhou to the United States of America, you can expect generous checked baggage allowances in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, plus a cabin baggage allowance sized for each cabin. You can view the exact number of bags and permitted weights for your specific ticket and tier when booking or in your booking confirmation.

Wi-Fi is available on most flights from Hangzhou to the United States of America once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, including those travelling in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, as long as your membership number is added to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional devices can use paid plans. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

From Hangzhou to Singapore, you can travel in Business Class or Economy Class. From Singapore to Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, flights offer Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. Cabin configurations may vary slightly by route, but all cabins are designed to provide a comfortable long-haul experience.

On these routes, Economy Class seats offer a pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, giving you supportive comfort on long journeys. Premium Economy Class, available on the Singapore to United States of America sectors, provides around 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width, along with enhanced recline. Business Class features a fully flat bed with direct aisle access for every seat, allowing you to rest properly on overnight and ultra long-haul flights. Specific layouts can differ slightly by aircraft and route, but all are designed for personal space and comfort.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to the United States of America. 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.

On flights from Hangzhou to the United States of America, your layover is typically in Singapore Changi Airport, which is well suited for both short and longer connections. For shorter layovers, you can enjoy quiet seating areas, indoor gardens, art installations, and a wide variety of dining and shopping. With a longer connection, you may have time to explore additional terminals, relax in a lounge if eligible, or join one of the airport’s transit experiences when available. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Seattle and San Francisco are usually 16 hours behind Hangzhou, shifting to 15 hours behind when daylight saving time is in effect in the United States of America (typically March to November). Los Angeles follows the same time difference as San Francisco. New York is generally 13 hours behind Hangzhou, changing to 12 hours behind during daylight saving months in the United States of America.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in the United States of America 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 the United States of America, 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.