Via Central Asian Corridor (Direct)

Limited 49 /100

Paris → Tokyo

Near a warning area, but does not cross it

Getting old 8 to 30 days old. May still be right — double-check before you book.

Near a warning area · Very weak reroute options · ~14h 30m

Route assessed 12d ago

Why book

Weakest option for CDG→NRT. Sole-corridor dependency on Central Asian airspace at maximum rating. On good days the fastest; on restriction days the most delayed.

The catch

Only one path. No other way if it closes

Worth knowing

Check Eurocontrol ATFM status for the Central Asian corridor before every departure. Air France has reduced CDG–NRT frequency since 2022 — verify current schedule before booking.

Limited 49

Paris → Tokyo

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Getting old

8 to 30 days old. May still be right — double-check before you book.

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Route strength 37

Other paths · Stop quality

Problems now 61

Closed areas · Flight options

Weakest structural option of the three: the entire route depends on one corridor with no backup. If it's restricted on your travel day, you're stuck. Airspace is clear — the risk is entirely congestion and flow restrictions.

Corridor dependency is 3/3 — the maximum rating. The entire CDG–NRT routing goes through the Central Asian corridor with no alternative path. If the corridor is restricted, this flight delays.
Air France has reduced CDG–NRT frequency relative to 2022 levels due to the rerouting economics. Options are more limited if rebooking is needed.
Pre-2022, CDG–NRT overflew Russia in ~12 hours. Current routing via Central Asia runs 13–15 hours depending on flow restriction delays.
The route looks acceptable overall, but it's structurally fragile — the whole journey goes through one corridor with no alternative. Treat it as a high-variance option, not a safe default.
Japan Airlines operates CDG–NRT via an alternative routing that may have lower corridor dependency — compare JL's routing before defaulting to Air France.

Other options for this trip

Via Istanbul 59

Via Beijing 59

Via Hong Kong (Cathay South Routing) 57

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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