Direct via Central Asia

Flowing 72 /100

Tokyo → 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 · ~12h 40m

Route assessed 12d ago

Why book

Best current option for NRT→LHR. Nonstop via Central Asian corridor avoids Gulf advisory zone on both legs. Russia-avoidance adds time but keeps the route clear of high-intensity conflict zones.

The catch

Goes close to a warning area but does not cross it

Worth knowing

NRT→LHR via Central Asian corridor tracks south of Russia — check Eurocontrol ATFM for any restrictions on departure day.

Flowing 72

Tokyo → 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

Ranks first: avoids advisory zone on both ends. BA and JAL codeshare gives solid rebooking depth. Gulf options both carry advisory zone exposure on the second leg.

NRT→LHR nonstop routes via Central Asian airspace, avoiding Russian FIR and Gulf advisory zones on both legs.
British Airways and Japan Airlines operate daily nonstop NRT–LHR services — combined frequency provides rebooking depth.
Post-2022 Russia avoidance adds approximately 2 hours vs. pre-closure schedules, but routing is now stable.

Other options for this trip

Via Seoul 68

Via Dubai 58

Via Doha 58

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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