Flights from Nepal to San Francisco (SFO)

Yes. On flights from Kathmandu to Singapore and onwards to San Francisco, you can enjoy Singapore Airlines In-flight Dining with curated menus, including hot meals and light bites. You can request special meals in advance to meet many dietary needs. On selected routes and cabins, Book the Cook lets you pre-select main courses created by our International Culinary Panel. A full beverage service is available, including juices, soft drinks, teas, coffees, and a selection of wines and spirits, as well as the signature Singapore Sling on eligible flights.

Flights between Nepal and the United States generally use the piece concept for checked baggage. In Business Class, you usually receive a higher checked baggage allowance than in Premium Economy Class and Economy Class, and all cabins include a cabin baggage allowance. Exact allowances depend on your fare type and KrisFlyer status, so please refer to your e-ticket or our baggage information page before you travel.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Nepal to San Francisco 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 can purchase 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 Kathmandu to Singapore, you can travel in Business Class or Economy Class. From Singapore to San Francisco, you can choose from Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class. Cabin configurations therefore vary by sector on your journey.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to 19-inch seat width. Premium Economy Class, available on the Singapore to San Francisco sector, offers about a 38-inch seat pitch with up to 20-inch seat width. Business Class seats convert to fully flat beds, with every seat providing direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900 sector and a spacious recline and flat sleeping position on the Boeing 737-8 MAX, depending on the specific configuration.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at Singapore Changi Airport on connections from Nepal to San Francisco. 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 Nepal to San Francisco connect through Singapore Changi Airport. If you have a longer layover, you can join a free guided transit tour into the city, subject to eligibility and timing. For shorter stops, stay airside to enjoy gardens, quiet rest areas, playgrounds, and a wide range of shops and dining in the terminals. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait it is an integral part of your journey.

Kathmandu operates on Nepal Time (UTC+5:45), while San Francisco typically uses Pacific Time. From roughly November to early March, San Francisco is on Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8), making it 13 hours and 45 minutes behind Kathmandu. From roughly March to early November, during Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7), San Francisco is 12 hours and 45 minutes behind Kathmandu.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to San Francisco 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 San Francisco, 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.