2 routes compared
Air China / BA Direct (Central Asian Routing) avoids warning areas — others on this route do not.
Air China / BA Direct (Central Asian Routing) flies about 1,046 km further than the straight line between these cities — roughly 1h 25m longer. How we work this out
Based on official airspace warnings · checked 2h ago · How this works
Full breakdown →Active warnings and closures affecting these routes
The London to Beijing routing via central Asia currently shows no active airspace disruption. Before booking, check with Air China or your airline for the latest operational status and verify current conditions, as airspace situations can change.
Route assessed 14h ago
Full breakdown →The top option avoids the warning area this route crosses.
The London to Beijing routing via Dubai crosses a warning area in the United Arab Emirates airspace. Before booking, check with your airline about current conditions and any operational adjustments on this corridor, and verify the latest airspace status with official sources.
Part of this route goes through a flight warning area
Route assessed 14h ago
Full breakdown →We have fewer routes covered for this search than usual.
Also compare
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.
Some routes aren't covered yet — if yours is missing, that's a gap, not an assessment.
Scores compare route options; they are not safety ratings. Always check with your airline before booking.
Full explanation →For reference only · Check with your airline before booking