Central Asia Direct

Watchful 68 /100

Hong Kong → Paris

Near a warning area, but does not cross it

Getting old 8 to 30 days old. May still be right — double-check before you book.

Near a warning area · Weak reroute options · ~11h 15m

Route assessed 12d ago

Why book

Cathay's standard routing. Transits Central Asian FIRs (Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan) which remain open but require monitoring. Fastest option when advisories are stable.

The catch

Very few backup paths if this route is disrupted

Worth knowing

Central Asian FIRs (KAZ, UZB) require monitoring. Check EASA and Cathay Pacific operational advisories before departure.

Watchful 68

Hong Kong → Paris

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Getting old

8 to 30 days old. May still be right — double-check before you book.

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Route strength 64

Other paths · Stop quality

Problems now 71

Closed areas · Flight options

Primary routing for HKG–CDG on Cathay Pacific. Central Asian airspace is open but not clean — EASA advises vigilance.

Central Asian corridor (Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan FIRs) — open but EASA-monitored.
Iran airspace avoided on this routing — stays north of IRI FIR.
Cathay Pacific provides 3 daily departures with strong rebooking options.
Fastest geometry: ~11h direct versus 13h+ for Gulf alternatives.

Other options for this trip

Via Istanbul 59

Via Dubai 47

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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