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Google Flight Simulator

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Why This Matters

Google's Flight Simulator integrated into Google Earth offers casual, web-based aerial exploration, allowing users to experience flying over various locations with simplified physics. Although it is still in pre-GA, this feature enhances immersive exploration and could pave the way for more accessible virtual experiences in the future.

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This product or feature is Experimental (pre-GA). Pre-GA products and features might have limited support, and changes to pre-GA products and features might not be compatible with other pre-GA versions. Pre-GA Offerings are covered by the Google Maps Platform Service Specific Terms. For more information, see the launch stage descriptions.

Use keyboard shortcuts to explore the world in a flight simulator.

Flight simulator requirements

While the flight simulator is designed to provide an immersive flying experience, the following limitations apply:

Web only: The flight simulator is only available on Google Earth on web.

The flight simulator is only available on Google Earth on web. Simplified flight physics: The flight simulator is designed for casual exploration rather than high-fidelity aerodynamic training.

The flight simulator is designed for casual exploration rather than high-fidelity aerodynamic training. Dynamic loading: As you fly, 3D buildings and high-resolution imagery stream in dynamically. Flying at extreme speeds or over low-bandwidth connections may result in temporary loading delays.

Start a flight

To launch the flight simulator, do the following:

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