Would Japanese pilots travel to Britain through Canada?

Would Japanese pilots travel to Britain through Canada?

Most would probably sail around Africa to Britain. A small party could travel through Canada for the political value of the visit.

A route through Canada would require the pilots to leave their Pacific transport, cross the country by train, and embark again for Britain. Public welcomes along the railway could slow a journey intended to deliver reinforcements quickly. A single voyage around Africa and up the Atlantic would avoid those interruptions. A small group could still take the Canadian route for publicity while the main contingent sailed directly.