Flights from United States Of America to Kathmandu (KTM)

Yes, meals are served on Singapore Airlines flights from the United States of America to Kathmandu. On the long-haul sector from Seattle, you can enjoy our in-flight dining with carefully prepared multi-course meals, including regional and international options, plus a selection of breads and desserts. Special meals can be requested in advance to suit various dietary needs. On eligible routes and in selected premium cabins, Book the Cook lets you pre-select main courses before departure. Throughout your journey, we offer a beverage service with a range of soft drinks, juices, wines, beers, and spirits, as well as our signature Singapore Sling on many flights.

For flights between the United States of America and Kathmandu, Singapore Airlines generally applies the piece concept for checked baggage. In Economy Class, you can usually check in at least one or two pieces of baggage within a set weight per piece. In Premium Economy Class and Business Class, higher checked baggage allowances apply, often with additional or heavier pieces permitted. Cabin baggage allowances differ by cabin, with higher limits in premium cabins. Exact allowances depend on your specific fare type, route, 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 the United States of America to Kathmandu once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you travel 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 access plans onboard. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On flights between the United States of America and Singapore, you can travel in Business Class, Premium Economy Class, or Economy Class, depending on the specific service you choose. On the onward Singapore to Kathmandu sector, flights offer Business Class and Economy Class on the Boeing 737-8 MAX. As a result, your overall journey may feature a different cabin configuration on each sector, and you can select the combination that best suits your comfort and budget when booking.

In Economy Class, you can expect a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, designed for long-haul comfort. Premium Economy Class offers a roomier 38-inch pitch with up to 20 inches of seat width, along with enhanced recline and leg support. In Business Class, seats convert into fully flat beds, with every seat providing direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900 and lie-flat comfort on the Boeing 737-8 MAX, though exact layouts can vary by aircraft and route. Cabin configurations may differ slightly between the long-haul Airbus A350-900 services from the United States of America and the regional Boeing 737-8 MAX flights between Singapore and Kathmandu.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections from United States of America to Kathmandu. 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 Kathmandu connect via Singapore Changi Airport, which is well suited to both short and longer layovers. For a short transit, you can enjoy indoor gardens, quiet rest areas, playgrounds, and a wide choice of dining and shopping close to your gate. With more time, consider exploring additional terminals, visiting themed attractions, or resting in a transit hotel before your onward flight. 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). Seattle and San Francisco are usually 12 hours 15 minutes behind Kathmandu and observe daylight saving time, shifting to 11 hours 15 minutes behind from roughly March to early November. Los Angeles shares the same offset as Seattle. New York is typically 9 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu, changing to 8 hours 45 minutes behind during daylight saving months, usually from March to early November. Always confirm local times close to your departure date.

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