Via Hong Kong

Flowing 72 /100

Jakarta → London

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 · Moderate reroute options · via Hong Kong · ~16h 10m

Route assessed 12d ago

Why book

Gulf-free alternative via Cathay's HKG hub. HKG–LHR routes north over Central Asia — both legs avoid the advisory zone. Best if your priority is minimising Gulf exposure.

The catch

Goes close to a warning area but does not cross it

Worth knowing

HKG–LHR uses the Central Asian corridor. Check Eurocontrol ATFM status before departure — delays of 30–60 minutes are common during peak restriction periods.

Flowing 72

Jakarta → London

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

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Route strength 73

Other paths · Stop quality

Problems now 71

Closed areas · Flight options

Ranks second (78 vs 81 via Singapore). The backtrack from Jakarta northeast to Hong Kong then west to London adds ~1,100km. Airspace exposure is equivalent: both options carry level-1 peripheral advisory.

HKG–LHR routing goes north via Central Asian airspace, cleanly above the Middle East advisory zone.
Cathay Pacific's HKG hub is world-class and has maintained full LHR service throughout the post-2022 period.
The CGK–HKG first leg is short and clean (~5h via South China Sea).

Other options for this trip

Via Singapore 76

Via Dubai 58

Via Doha 58

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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