Via Hong Kong

Flowing 72 /100

Seoul → London

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 · Moderate reroute options · via Hong Kong · ~11h 50m

Route assessed 12d ago

Why book

Second viable option via Cathay's Hong Kong hub. ICN–HKG is clean; HKG–LHR uses the Central Asian corridor. Best rebooking depth of the non-Gulf options.

The catch

Goes close to a warning area but does not cross it

Worth knowing

HKG–LHR uses the Central Asian corridor for its westbound routing. Check Cathay NOTAM status for the LHR segment if Central Asian flow restrictions are active.

Flowing 72

Seoul → London

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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 73

Other paths · Stop quality

Problems now 71

Closed areas · Flight options

Slightly lower structural score than direct due to the connection point, but better operational depth (Cathay frequency vs Korean Air single daily). Ranks ahead of Dubai due to airspace preference.

ICN→HKG first leg is clean — South China Sea airspace, no advisory zones.
HKG→LHR routes via the Central Asian corridor — level-1 advisory, same as the direct Korean Air option, but no Gulf exposure.
Cathay Pacific offers 3+ daily ICN–HKG departures, the highest frequency of any carrier on the ICN–HKG segment.
Hong Kong (HKG) is one of the most resilient hubs for UK-bound connections in Asia.
Adding a connection adds schedule risk but improves carrier options significantly versus Korean Air direct.

Other options for this trip

Direct 63

Via Dubai 55

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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