Free Flight Planner
Plan any route by distance or flight time, check live weather and VATSIM traffic, and discover new destinations across 48,000+ airports worldwide - free, no login required. Built for flight simulator pilots (MSFS, X-Plane, Prepar3D and others), not for real-world flight planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the flight planner free to use?
Yes, completely free with no login required. Creating a free account only unlocks extras like saving favorite routes and airports.
What flight simulators does this work with?
Any flight simulator - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024, X-Plane, Prepar3D, and others. The route and airport data isn't tied to a specific sim.
Is this for real-world flight planning?
No. NextSimFlight is built for flight simulation only. It is not affiliated with any airline, airport authority, or real-world flight planning service - always use official sources for actual flying.
How does the flight planner find routes?
Enter a departure airport and either a distance or flight time, filter by aircraft category and weather conditions, and the planner searches over 48,000 airports worldwide for matching destinations.
Does the planner include live weather and air traffic?
Yes - live METAR/TAF weather and VATSIM network activity (online air traffic controllers, active traffic) are shown for departure and destination airports.