Flights from United States Of America to Beijing (BJS)

Yes, on flights from the United States of America to Beijing, you enjoy our in-flight dining with thoughtfully prepared meals that reflect regional and international flavours, based on the service from Seattle. You can request special meals in advance to suit many dietary needs, and on selected routes and cabins you may be able to choose from an expanded menu using our Book the Cook service. A full beverage selection is available, including soft drinks, juices, wines, spirits, and our signature Singapore Sling in most cabins.

Flights between the United States of America and Beijing use the piece concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you can typically check in two pieces of baggage. In Premium Economy Class and Business Class, higher checked baggage allowances apply. Cabin baggage limits vary by cabin class, with at least one standard carry-on bag plus a personal item allowed. Exact allowances depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer status, so please check your booking for detailed information.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from the United States of America to Beijing once the aircraft is 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.

On routes from the United States of America to Beijing via Singapore, you can travel in Business Class and Economy Class on all sectors. Premium Economy Class is available on many long-haul segments between the United States of America and Singapore, but not on the Singapore to Beijing sector, so your cabin combination may vary depending on the flights you select.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width. Premium Economy Class, available on many long-haul sectors between the United States of America and Singapore, offers about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of seat width. In Business Class, you enjoy a fully flat bed with direct aisle access on Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Specific configurations can vary slightly by route and aircraft layout.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from United States of America to Beijing. 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 the United States of America to Beijing connect through Singapore Changi Airport. If you have a longer layover, you can consider joining one of the airport’s free transit tours into the city, subject to eligibility and timing, or explore the airport’s indoor gardens, themed zones, and rest areas. For shorter layovers, stay airside, enjoy a meal, freshen up in shower facilities, or relax in a lounge or quiet corner. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Beijing operates on China Standard Time (UTC+8) and does not observe daylight saving time. Seattle and San Francisco are usually on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 from March to early November), making Beijing 16 hours ahead in winter and 15 hours ahead in summer. Los Angeles shares the same Pacific Time offset as Seattle and San Francisco. New York is on Eastern Time (UTC-5, or UTC-4 from March to early November), so Beijing is 13 hours ahead in winter and 12 hours ahead in summer.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to Beijing 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 Beijing, 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.