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These instructions are for Google Earth Pro. Get help with Google Earth for Web and Mobile.

Fly around the world

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

Flight simulator requirements

To use the flight simulator, you need:

  • Google Earth installed on a Mac, Windows, or Linux computer
  • A joystick or a mouse and keyboard

Launch the flight simulator

You can open the flight simulator through the menu or by using shortcut keys:

  • In the menu: Click Tools and then Enter Flight Simulator
  • Windows: Press Ctrl + Alt + a
  • Mac: Press ⌘+ Option + a

Fly your plane

Monitor everything that’s happening on your flight with the head-up display (HUD). To get help while you’re flying, press Ctrl + h (Windows and Linux).

Exit the flight simulator

There are two ways to exit the flight simulator:

  • In the upper right corner of the screen, click Exit flight simulator.
  • Press Ctrl + Alt + a (Windows) or ⌘+ Option + a (Mac).
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