Best Places to Fly in Google Earth Flight Simulator
Last updated: 2026-06-16
The best places to fly in the Google Earth flight simulator are the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Manhattan, and the Swiss Alps — all have dramatic 3D terrain or detailed buildings. Search a location first, then start the simulator from that spot.
Top 8 places to fly (with coordinates)
| # | Location | Coordinates | Why fly here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Canyon, USA | 36.1069, -112.1129 | Fly low between the canyon walls — dramatic 3D terrain that's easy to follow. |
| 2 | Mount Everest, Nepal | 27.9881, 86.925 | Climb hard and circle the world's highest peak above the Himalayas. |
| 3 | The Swiss Alps, Switzerland | 46.0207, 7.7491 | The Matterhorn and steep valleys make a thrilling mountain run. |
| 4 | Mount Fuji, Japan | 35.3606, 138.7274 | Circle the iconic symmetrical volcano with surrounding terrain loaded. |
| 5 | Niagara Falls, USA / Canada | 43.0962, -79.0377 | Buzz the falls and follow the river gorge between two countries. |
| 6 | Grand Teton, USA | 43.7416, -110.8024 | Jagged peaks rising straight out of the valley floor. |
| 7 | Iguazu Falls, Argentina / Brazil | -25.6953, -54.4367 | Sprawling waterfall system surrounded by rainforest. |
| 8 | The Grand Canyon of Yarlung, Tibet | 29.7667, 95.1667 | The world's deepest canyon — extreme terrain for confident pilots. |
Want more, with one-click fly-to links? See the interactive flight simulator map — 20 locations you can jump straight into.
How to fly to one of these spots
- Open Google Earth on the web.
- Paste the coordinates above into the search box and press Enter to fly the map there.
- Open the flight simulator (Ctrl+Alt+A or Cmd+Option+A) and choose to start from your current location.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best place to fly in the Google Earth flight simulator?
- The Grand Canyon is one of the best places to fly because its deep 3D canyon walls make low flying dramatic and easy to navigate. Mount Everest, Manhattan, and the Swiss Alps are also top choices for striking 3D terrain.
- How do you fly to specific coordinates in Google Earth?
- Before starting the flight simulator, use the search box in Google Earth to go to a location or paste its latitude and longitude. Then open the flight simulator and choose to start from your current map location.
- Which cities look best in the flight simulator?
- Cities with detailed 3D buildings look best: New York City (Manhattan), Dubai, San Francisco, and Sydney all have rich 3D models you can fly between.