Why do planes fly around the Tibetan Plateau?
Why do planes fly around the Tibetan Plateau?When we look at a global flight route map, a strange phenomenon appears: the Tibetan Plateau in China seems to be deliberately "forgotten", and planes flying near this area have to detour. This region, known as the "Roof of the World", has an average altitude of over 4,000 meters, with Mount Everest, the highest peak, reaching 8,848...
Why Do Planes Avoid Flying Over Tibet?
Why Do Planes Avoid Flying Over Tibet?Tibet boasts eight civilian airports, but why do most planes choose to take longer, fuel-consuming routes instead of flying directly over the region? Do airplanes experience "altitude sickness" too?The Tibetan Plateau, a vast expanse averaging over 4,000 meters in elevation, appears as a "vacuum zone" on airline route maps. One might wonder if it's simply the high altitude that prevents planes from flying over it...
