Flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to China

Yes, meals are served on flights from Kathmandu to China. You can enjoy in-flight dining with curated menus designed for each time of day, including regional and international options. A range of special meals is available when requested in advance. On eligible sectors, you can select from an expanded menu through our Book the Cook service in premium cabins. A full beverage service, including juices, soft drinks, hot drinks, and a selection of wines and spirits, is offered, along with our signature Singapore Sling on most flights.

For flights between Nepal and China on Singapore Airlines, the weight concept generally applies. In Economy Class, you can usually check in at least 25kg of checked baggage, while Business Class offers a higher checked baggage allowance. All customers may also bring cabin baggage within size and weight limits appropriate to their cabin. Exact allowances depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer status, so please refer to your booking confirmation for full details.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights once the aircraft reaches above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, please ensure your membership number is added to your booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Non-members and additional users can purchase paid plans on board. 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 Kathmandu to China, you can travel in Business Class or Economy Class. Kathmandu–Singapore flights offer these cabins on the Boeing 737-8 MAX. From Singapore, onward services to Xiamen, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Chengdu provide the same two-cabin configuration, though the exact seat layout and design vary by aircraft type.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, depending on the aircraft. In Business Class, you enjoy a fully flat bed or lie-flat seat with generous space for work and rest, and direct aisle access on wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10. Cabin configurations differ slightly between the Boeing 737-8 MAX, Airbus A350-900, and Boeing 787-10, but all are designed to maximise comfort on longer journeys.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to China. 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 Kathmandu to China connect via Singapore Changi Airport. For a shorter layover, you can stay airside to enjoy landscaped gardens, quiet rest areas, free movie screenings, and a wide choice of dining and shopping. With a longer connection, you may join an official transit tour of Singapore, subject to eligibility and timing, or book an airport hotel for extra rest. Your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

Kathmandu (Nepal Time, UTC+5:45) is 2 hours 15 minutes behind mainland China, which follows China Standard Time (UTC+8) in all major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Xiamen. China does not observe daylight saving time, so this difference remains constant year-round.

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