London → Shanghai
No warning areas on this flight path
10,500 km · 13h 30min
Route assessed 42m ago · Sources re-checked 42m ago
This route currently avoids the active Russian airspace closure. Your airspace looks undisrupted right now, but verify current conditions with your airline before booking, as the situation can change.
Very few backup paths if this route is disrupted
Monitor the Russian closure status before departure and during your flight. Check official airline updates in case rerouting becomes necessary.
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London → Shanghai
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Closed areas · Flight options
Among London to Shanghai routes, this corridor scores well on airspace status because it sidesteps the closure affecting northern passages. Routes further north would cross into disrupted zones.
This route arcs through China airspace as the primary alternative to the now-closed Russian polar route. If Russian airspace status changes, the routing would need re-review.
Russian Airspace Closure
CZIB-2025-01-R2 ↗ · checked 42m ago
Other options for this trip
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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