2 routes compared
Via Bay of Bengal / South China Sea avoids warning areas — the other option on this route goes near one.
Based on official airspace warnings · checked 4h ago · How this works
Full breakdown →The primary BOM–ICN routing tracks east across the Indian subcontinent, Bay of Bengal, and Southeast Asian airspace before crossing the South China Sea and East China Sea into Korea. Air India, Korean Air, and Asiana all operate direct service. Completely avoids all advisory zones — no Middle East exposure, no Central Asian airspace, no Iran airspace proximity. throughout. Fastest and cleanest option.
Route assessed 22h ago
Full breakdown →The top option stays clear of all warning areas.
Northern BOM–ICN routing over Pakistan, Central Asian airspace, and China. Geometrically shorter (~4,800 km vs ~5,050 km) but carries due to Central Asian corridor congestion and Iran airspace proximity on the western segment near BOM departure. The avoids the warning area southern routing via Bay of Bengal is preferred in most cases — this northern path is only advantageous when Central Asian airspace advisories are clear and the time saving is operationally meaningful.
Goes close to a warning area but does not cross it
Route assessed 22h ago
Full breakdown →We have fewer routes covered for this search than usual.
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.
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