3 routes compared
Via Hong Kong 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 →Avoids the warning area on this NRT–DEL routing via Hong Kong. The NRT–HKG leg tracks southwest over the East China Sea — avoids the warning area. The HKG–DEL leg routes northwest over the South China Sea and Myanmar, avoiding Central Asian airspace. Cathay Pacific provides reliable NRT–HKG–DEL connections. Preferred when Central Asian advisories are elevated. Adds ~1.3h versus the Central Asia direct.
Route assessed 22h ago
Full breakdown →Avoids the warning area entirely — NRT–DEL routing via Singapore. The NRT–SIN leg routes south through Southeast Asian airspace — clean throughout. The SIN–DEL leg tracks northwest over the Indian subcontinent. Singapore Airlines operates both legs. Longest routing at ~10.3h; preferred when both Central Asian advisories and northern alternatives carry elevated notices.
Very few backup paths if this route is disrupted
Route assessed 22h ago
Full breakdown →The top option stays clear of all warning areas.
The primary NRT–DEL routing tracks westbound across China and Central Asian airspace before descending into India. Air India, JAL, and ANA all operate direct service. for Central Asian airspace congestion and Iran airspace proximity on the western segment as the aircraft approaches DEL. When Central Asian airspace advisories are stable this is the fastest option at ~7.3h.
Goes close to a warning area but does not cross it
Route assessed 22h ago
Full breakdown →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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