Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kathmandu (KTM)

In-flight Dining
You will be served complimentary meals on both the long-haul San Francisco to Singapore sector and the Singapore to Kathmandu sector, with menus designed to suit the time of day and route.

Special Meals
We offer a wide selection of special meals that can be requested in advance to suit various dietary needs and preferences. These should be ordered when you book or via Manage Booking before you fly.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers in premium cabins on the San Francisco to Singapore sector can pre-select gourmet main courses from our Book the Cook menu, giving you more choice over what you enjoy on board.

Beverage Service
A range of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, wines, and spirits, is available throughout your flight. Our signature Singapore Sling is also served on board for you to enjoy during your journey.

For flights between San Francisco and Kathmandu, the piece concept applies to checked baggage. For checked baggage, Economy Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 23kg, and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 23kg. Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 32kg. Each individual checked piece must not exceed 32kg.

For cabin baggage, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers may bring 1 piece up to 7kg. Business Class customers may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your specific allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. Wi-Fi is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, and Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the San Francisco to Singapore sector operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch and up to 19-inch seat width, Premium Economy Class seats provide a 38-inch pitch and up to 20-inch seat width, and Business Class offers a fully flat bed with every seat having direct aisle access.

On the Singapore to Kathmandu sector operated by the Boeing 737-8 MAX, Economy Class seats offer a 32-inch pitch and comfortable seat width, while Business Class features seats that convert into a fully flat bed for greater rest on this regional flight.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

At Singapore Changi Airport, longer layovers can be used to join the official Free Singapore Tour, which usually requires a minimum layover of around 5.5 to 6 hours and advance registration at the airport. For shorter transits, you can enjoy indoor gardens, rest areas, shower facilities, and family-friendly play spaces inside the terminals. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from San Francisco International Airport, eligible Singapore Airlines customers may be invited to use the Air India Maharaja Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status. During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible customers may have access to the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, according to their class of travel and membership tier.

San Francisco is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, which is typically UTC-8 in winter (Pacific Standard Time) and UTC-7 in summer (Pacific Daylight Time, roughly March to early November). Kathmandu is in Asia/Kathmandu, at UTC+5:45 year-round. This means Kathmandu is 13 hours 45 minutes ahead of San Francisco in winter and 12 hours 45 minutes ahead in summer.

Visa requirements for travel from San Francisco to Kathmandu depend on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay. We recommend checking with the relevant embassy or official government website before you travel, and ensuring your passport has sufficient validity beyond your intended departure date.

On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will first clear immigration, then collect your checked baggage and proceed through customs. Allow some extra time for queues, keep your travel documents handy, and confirm your onward transport arrangements in advance with your hotel or a trusted provider.

For flights from San Francisco to Kathmandu via Singapore, we recommend arriving at San Francisco International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time. This allows enough time for check-in, security checks, and boarding, especially during busy travel periods.