Dubai → London
Goes through a warning area
Route assessed 12d ago
Standard DXB–LHR westbound routing transiting Iraq FIR (ORBB) and Turkey before entering European airspace. Emirates, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic all operate this corridor as their primary filing. Crosses the ICAO Middle East advisory zone and remains proximate to the Iranian FIR on departure from UAE. Fastest option at ~6.9h westbound; monitor EASA and UK CAA Ops Bulletins before departure when regional advisories are active.
Part of this route goes through a flight warning area
Departure from DXB initially skirts Iranian FIR (OIIX) before transitioning into Iraq FIR (ORBB). Monitor EASA and UK CAA Ops Bulletins. During heightened regional tensions, altitude and lateral restrictions on ORBB have been imposed with short notice.
Dubai → London
8 to 30 days old. May still be right — double-check before you book.
Advisory zone cap: composite limited to 60. This route transits an active airspace advisory zone — structural factors cannot compensate for active advisory exposure.
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Fastest DXB–LHR routing at ~6.9h westbound. Airspace_score 2 reflects Middle East advisory zone transit and Iranian FIR proximity on departure. Ranked above southern routing on time; southern routing is preferred when Iraq or Iran advisory notices are elevated.
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Scores are based on official airspace warnings, added flight time, and how many reroute options exist. This is not a safety rating. Always check with your airline before you book.
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