New York → Tokyo
No warning areas on this flight path
Modelled Modelled along the usual route, not drawn from recorded flights.
Route assessed 2h ago
12,347 km · 16h 40m
This routing flies about 1,517 km further than the straight line between these cities, roughly 2h 3m longer. How we work this out
This routing relies on Russian airspace, which is closed to most Western airlines and flown daily by the carriers that keep access. About this airspace
This trip crosses one of the 19 airspace warning areas we track, and no volcanic ash advisory covers its airports.
The modelled path overlaps the Russia warning. Airlines may reroute, so flight time can change.
Very few backup paths if this route is disrupted
Your airline may shift your routing on short notice if conditions change or alternative paths become available.
New York → Tokyo
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Airspace warnings · Flight options
Most carriers reroute around it, which adds significant time and distance. Seoul remains a viable hub, but expect longer flight times than in years past.
This routing relies on Russian airspace, which is closed to most Western airlines and flown daily by the carriers that keep access.
Russian Airspace Closure · Closed to overflights
Official notice: CZIB-2025-01-R3 ↗
Supporting source: safeairspace.net (third-party aggregator) ↗
Not yet verified against the notice
Automatic check ran 2h ago
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