2 routes compared
Via Bay of Bengal avoids warning areas — the other option on this route goes near one.
Based on official airspace warnings · checked 4h ago · How this works
Full breakdown →Primary HKG–DEL routing tracks southwest over the South China Sea, crosses Myanmar airspace, transits the Bay of Bengal, and enters India via eastern airspace. — avoids Central Asian airspace, Iran airspace, and Pakistani airspace entirely. Cathay Pacific, Air India, and IndiGo all operate non-stop on this corridor. Bay of Bengal routing is the standard industry choice under all advisory conditions.
Route assessed 22h ago
Full breakdown →The top option stays clear of all warning areas.
Northern HKG–DEL variant tracking northwest over Chinese airspace, through Central Asian airspace, and into Delhi. for Central Asian airspace congestion and Iran airspace proximity on the western approach. The Bay of Bengal direct is shorter, avoids the warning areaer, and the industry standard — this northern routing only appears in exceptional filings.
Goes close to a warning area but does not cross it
Route assessed 22h ago
Full breakdown →We have fewer routes covered for this search than usual.
We score each route based on whether it flies near or through warning areas, how much longer it is, and how many reroute options exist — based on official flight warnings.
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