flight path vs route

flight path and route both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flight path	Yes	No	No	No
route	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, route is a hypernym of flight path; that is, route is a word with a broader meaning than flight path:

flight path: a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another
route: an established line of travel or access

Other hypernyms of flight path include itinerary, path.

As nouns, route is a hypernym of flight path; that is, route is a word with a broader meaning than flight path:

Other hypernyms of flight path include itinerary, path.

flight path (noun)	route (noun)
a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another	an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
the path of a rocket or projectile or aircraft through the air	an established line of travel or access

flight path (verb)	route (verb)
	send via a specific route
	divert in a specified direction
	send documents or materials to appropriate destinations