GoKawiilYou can soar above the earth for free. Google Earth
Longing to soar above some breathtaking scenery? For decades, Google has hidden a flight simulator game in the desktop app for Google Earth. Now, the whole world can take off online, for free.
Prepare for takeoff. ✈️ Flight simulator is now available globally on web to all users. https://t.co/jV5ZW7BZeW
We've recently added many our most powerful professional desktop features to web. Elevation profiles, new import types, but there's always been one other feature… pic.twitter.com/s11NDaCx60 — Google Earth (@googleearth) June 12, 2026
The game is part of a larger push by Google to add pro-level features to the website interface. Some of those features include elevation profiles, new import types, extra data layers and the flight simulator.
Most of the above features are for professional and hobbyist use, but the flight simulator is just for fun. It’s been around since 2007 in the desktop app, and Friday marks its first appearance in the website version of Google Earth.
It’s not as in-depth as some other flight sims, but you can’t argue with the breadth of places where you can fly. Google Earth
How to play the flight simulator in Google Earth
It doesn’t take a lot of effort to get into the game. Start by following this link to the Google Earth website and clicking the Explore Earth button in the top right corner. Use the search bar to load the point on Earth where you would like to fly. Finally, click Tools, and the flight simulator is the last option on the list.
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