Google Earth Launches an Online Flight Simulator

Web only: &nbsp;The flight simulator is only available on Google Earth on web.
Simplified flight physics: &nbsp;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 delay.

Lori Dorn
June 18, 2026

Google Earth has launched an online flight simulator available globally, allowing home pilots to take to the virtual skies on their own without downloading an app.

Prepare for takeoff… Flight simulator is now available globally on web to all users.

This fully immersive experience allows users to fly all over the world using 3D maps generated by the app. Other features include a 2D view and historical Street View imagery showing changes over time. However, there are also some limitations.

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.

Simplified flight physics: 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 delay.

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.