Not every flight from London to Beijing takes the same path right now.
1 of 2 routes rated Flowing. Air China / BA Direct (Central Asian Routing) is the strongest current option.
Air China / BA Direct (Central Asian Routing) — lower exposure than Gulf-connected options, with moderate detour impact and strong hub reliability.
Limited coverage — fewer corridor options than usual.
Air China and British Airways both operate LHR–PEK nonstop via the Central Asian corridor. Post-2022, this route is approximately 2 hours longer than pre-2022 schedules due to the Russian airspace closure. The Central Asian corridor is the only viable direct routing and carries peripheral advisory proximity but no active zone transit.
Route passes near an advisory zone (not through it)
LHR–PEK uses the Central Asian corridor — check Eurocontrol ATFM status before departure. Air China operates daily LHR–PEK; British Airways also serves this pair. Post-Russia closure, this routing adds approximately 2 hours versus pre-2022 schedules.
LHR–DXB–PEK adds advisory zone exposure on the first leg and routes significantly further south before going north to Beijing. Longer and more airspace-exposed than the direct Central Asian option. Use only as a contingency when Central Asian corridor restrictions are confirmed active.
Active disruptions
FlightDetour evaluates route options using advisory airspace exposure, corridor sensitivity, detour impact, and hub routing logic — based on publicly available EASA and national authority advisories.
Coverage focuses on major long-haul corridors. Some routing patterns — including certain China-side connections via mainland Chinese hubs — are not yet included. If you expect an option here and don't see it, that's a coverage gap, not an assessment.
Scores compare corridor quality; they do not predict airline operations or safety outcomes. Verify with your airline and government travel advisories before booking.
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