Flights from New York (NYC) to Nepal

Yes, meals are served on flights from New York to Nepal. On the long-haul Airbus A350-900 sector, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with full meals, refreshments, and snacks curated for the length of the journey, along with a choice of appetisers, mains, and desserts in premium cabins. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit different dietary needs, and on selected cabins you may be able to pre-select from a wider menu using our Book the Cook service. A full beverage service, including wines, spirits, juices, soft drinks, hot drinks, and our signature Singapore Sling, is also available. On the Singapore–Kathmandu sector operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX, a tailored meal and beverage service is offered appropriate to the shorter flight time.

On flights between New York and Nepal, the baggage allowance generally follows the piece concept commonly used for journeys to and from the United States. In Economy Class, you can usually check in at least one piece of checked baggage, while Premium Economy Class and Business Class typically enjoy higher checked baggage allowances and additional cabin baggage. Exact entitlements depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer or partner frequent flyer status, so please refer to your booking confirmation or our website for the specific allowance for your trip.

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

Across the New York–Nepal journey, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. The New York–Singapore sector on the Airbus A350-900 offers Business Class and Premium Economy Class together with an Economy Class cabin where available on specific configurations, while the Singapore–Kathmandu sector on the Boeing 737-8 MAX offers Business Class and Economy Class. Cabin configurations may differ slightly between aircraft and routes.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch and up to a 19-inch seat width, giving balanced legroom for long and short sectors. Premium Economy Class offers about a 38-inch pitch with up to a 20-inch seat width, together with extra recline. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with generous personal space and direct aisle access on long-haul aircraft, and spacious reclining seats with ample legroom on regional jets. Exact layouts and seat dimensions can vary slightly between the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 737-8 MAX, but comfort is a focus across all cabins.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to Nepal. 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 journeys from New York to Nepal connect at Singapore Changi Airport, which is designed for relaxing transits. For shorter layovers, you can enjoy airside attractions such as indoor gardens, themed zones, quiet rest areas, and a wide range of dining and shopping. For longer connections, consider exploring additional terminals, visiting roof or indoor gardens, or booking a room at an airport or transit hotel to rest between flights. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Nepal follows Nepal Time (UTC+5:45), and daylight saving time is not observed. New York follows Eastern Time, which is typically UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. This means Kathmandu is usually 9 hours 45 minutes ahead of New York during New York’s winter, and 8 hours 45 minutes ahead during New York’s summer.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in Nepal 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 Nepal, 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.