Why do almost all airplanes avoid flying over this zone?
This zone is massive—over five times the size of France.
If we look at a flight radar, we can see an extensive area completely empty of airplanes.
This is the Tibetan Plateau.

There are three main reasons why planes don't fly here.

Firstly, Tibet is the highest plateau in the world, with an average elevation of about 14,800 feet.
It is home to some of the tallest mountains on the planet, including Mount Everest.
Commercial aircraft usually fly at an altitude of around 33,000 feet.
But, in case of an emergency—like cabin depressurization—they need to quickly descend to 10,000 feet.
This is almost impossible in Tibet, because of its extreme elevation.

Secondly, the weather conditions in Tibet are often highly unpredictable.
Strong winds, turbulence, and sudden weather changes make flying over this region dangerous and challenging.

Finally, the third reason is the lack of sufficient airports for emergency landings.
There are only five airports in Tibet, which makes flights over this area extremely risky.


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