Why airplanes face difficulty flying over the Tibetan plateau
The Tibetan Plateau, with its average elevation of 14,800 feet, presents numerous aviation challenges due to its thin air, extreme weather, and lack of emergency landing sites. These factors force airlines to avoid flying directly over it, opting for longer, safer routes. Advanced systems and high-altitude performance aircraft now enable limited flights at the fringes.
The Tibetan Plateau, with its average elevation of 14,800 feet, presents numerous aviation challenges due to its thin air, extreme weather, and lack of emergency landing sites. These factors force airlines to avoid flying directly over it, opting for longer, safer routes. Advanced systems and high-altitude performance aircraft now enable limited flights at the fringes.
