Passes near restricted airspace — not directly through it
Flowing 72

FRA → PVG

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Flowing 72

Lufthansa / China Eastern Direct (Central Asian Routing)

Frankfurt → Shanghai

Route last assessed 2d ago

Airspace

Near zone

Alt routes

Moderate

Route

Direct

~12h

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Lufthansa and China Eastern both operate FRA–PVG nonstop via the Central Asian corridor. Post-2022, this route is approximately 1.5–2 hours longer than pre-2022 schedules. The Central Asian corridor is the default routing and carries only peripheral advisory proximity — no active zone transit.

Weakness

Route passes near an advisory zone (not through it)

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FRA–PVG uses the Central Asian corridor — check Eurocontrol ATFM status before departure. Lufthansa maintains FRA–PVG direct service; China Eastern also operates this pair. Post-Russia closure, journey runs approximately 12 hours.

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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