Singapore to Kathmandu (SIN–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SQ442+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
6:50 PM
+08 T2
9:30 PM
+0545
4h 55m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
GA9008cs
GA Garuda Indonesia
7M8
6:50 PM
+08 T2
9:30 PM
+0545
4h 55m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ441+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
10:50 PM
+0545 TI
6:08 AM+1
+08
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KUL Sepang 6h 40m 8MACAI MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 6h 45m ACCIET TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 31m 6EAIBR 6EAIKL New Delhi (DEL) to Kathmandu flights
DAC Dhaka 9h 5m BGBSSQ BG Dhaka (DAC) to Kathmandu flights
PBH Paro 9h 30m KB KBW2 Paro (PBH) to Kathmandu flights
BLR Bengaluru 10h 5m 6EAINH IX Bengaluru (BLR) to Kathmandu flights
HKG Hong Kong 10h 23m AAAYBA CXRA Hong Kong (HKG) to Kathmandu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 10h 35m 3U9CCZ CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kathmandu flights
SZX Shenzhen 11h 31m CACZSQ H9 Shenzhen (SZX) to Kathmandu flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 11h 45m 3UCACZ 3UCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kathmandu flights
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Singapore to Kathmandu
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,199 mi 4h 55m nonstop -2.25h behind

SIN–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,199 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SQ Singapore Airlines Also: GA 7 7M8 4h55 GA
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – GA, SQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SQ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SIN to KTM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,164
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kathmandu from Singapore

Nearby airports with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Metric SIN→KTM KUL→KTM
Distance from SIN 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 14 28
Flight time 4h 55m 4h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of SIN with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.25h
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Singapore.
SIN: +08 · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 3.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
2,199 mi / 3,538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Singaporean passport holders receive a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Options are 15 days (USD 30), 30 days (USD 50), or 90 days (USD 125). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page. A passport-sized photo is required. Payment in cash (USD) is easiest at the counter.

Getting to SIN

MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.

SIN–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance2,199 mi / 3,538 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: KTM
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take about 4h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 2,199 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SIN to KTM: Singapore Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur, Suvarnabhumi and Indira Gandhi.
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Singapore.
Yes, return flights from KTM to SIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Block time is about 5 hours 30 minutes on the 3,800 km sector. The flight crosses the Bay of Bengal and northeastern India before approaching the Himalayan foothills. The approach into Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport threads between mountain ridges. Clear weather approaches offer views of the Himalayan range including Everest.
Nepal Airlines and Himalaya Airlines have operated nonstop service. Singapore Airlines has offered seasonal flights. More commonly, the route is served one-stop via Bangkok (Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia Airlines), or Delhi (IndiGo, Air India). Nonstop availability changes by season.
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) has a single runway and can be congested during peak hours. The international terminal is basic compared to regional standards. Immigration queues can be long, especially for trekking season arrivals in October. Visa on arrival is available for most nationalities for USD 30 (15 days) or USD 50 (30 days). Taxis to Thamel take 30 to 60 minutes depending on Kathmandu's traffic.
October and November are the primary trekking season with clear skies and dry weather. March and April are the secondary peak before the monsoon. The monsoon runs June to September. Flights fill quickly in October, and fares rise. Booking 2 to 3 months ahead for October travel is common. Winter (December to February) is cold at altitude but clearer for mountain views.
Singaporean passport holders need a visa for Nepal. Visa on arrival is available at Tribhuvan Airport. The fee is USD 30 for 15 days or USD 50 for 30 days. Bring a passport photo and USD cash. The visa on arrival queue can take 30 to 60 minutes during peak arrivals. Pre-applying online at Nepal's immigration website can speed up processing.

Singapore to Kathmandu

SIN-KTM covers 3,800 km in about 5 hours 30 minutes when nonstop service is available. Nepal Airlines and Himalaya Airlines have operated direct flights. One-stop connections through Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, or Delhi are more frequent and often cheaper. Kathmandu is the gateway to the Himalayas, Everest Base Camp treks, and Nepal's cultural heritage. The route sees peak demand in October and November during the primary trekking season.

Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu has a single runway and can get congested. Immigration queues are long during peak arrivals, so allow extra time. Singapore serves as a natural connecting hub for travelers from Southeast Asia and Australia heading to Nepal. The approach into Kathmandu is one of the more scenic airport arrivals in the world, with Himalayan peaks visible on clear days from the right side of the aircraft.