Passes near restricted airspace — not directly through it
Flowing 72

LHR → PEK

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Flowing 72

Air China / BA Direct (Central Asian Routing)

London → Beijing

Route last assessed 2d ago

Airspace

Near zone

Alt routes

Moderate

Route

Direct

~12h 30m

Best for

Air China and British Airways both operate LHR–PEK nonstop via the Central Asian corridor. Post-2022, this route is approximately 2 hours longer than pre-2022 schedules due to the Russian airspace closure. The Central Asian corridor is the only viable direct routing and carries peripheral advisory proximity but no active zone transit.

Weakness

Route passes near an advisory zone (not through it)

Watch

LHR–PEK uses the Central Asian corridor — check Eurocontrol ATFM status before departure. Air China operates daily LHR–PEK; British Airways also serves this pair. Post-Russia closure, this routing adds approximately 2 hours versus pre-2022 schedules.

Evaluated using advisory airspace exposure, corridor sensitivity, detour impact, and hub routing logic — based on EASA and national authority advisories.

Advisory data only · Verify with your airline and government before booking.

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