Globe Flight Animation Maker
Type airport codes (JFK, LAX, LHR...) or lat/lng coordinates and watch a 3D model - a plane by default, or your own uploaded .glb - fly the real great-circle route between them on a rotating, satellite-textured 3D globe with a glowing atmosphere and a starfield background, rendered with Three.js/WebGL. Preview the flight with a smooth chase camera, then export a real MP4 or WebM video ready for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram Reels - no editing software, no account, no watermark.
Reviewed by Alessia Bogoni, Data Analyst & Researcher · Last updated September 28, 2026
How it works
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Enter airport codes (e.g. JFK, LHR, NRT) or lat/lng coordinates, one waypoint per line.
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Optionally upload your own .glb model to fly instead of the default plane, and adjust flight duration and altitude.
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Click Preview flight to watch the 3D model fly the great-circle route on the satellite-textured globe.
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Pick MP4 or WebM and export - the tool records the live 3D scene as the flight plays out.
A real 3D globe, not a flat map trick
Rather than simulating altitude and camera tilt on a 2D map projection, this tool models the flight in genuine 3D space on a sphere - the great-circle path, the climb/descent arc, and the model's orientation are all plain vector math on a globe, giving a more convincing, cinematic result than a panning flat map.
Built for travel and social videos, not just flight tracking
Use it to recap a trip for YouTube, build a TikTok travel intro, show a delivery network's reach, or animate your own 3D object flying around the globe. Instead of an AI prompt box, you type the exact airports or coordinates you want, tune the camera and timing, then export.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use airport codes instead of coordinates?
Yes - type a 3-letter IATA code like JFK, LHR, or NRT on its own line and it resolves to that airport's location automatically, covering around 100 major hubs worldwide. You can still use exact lat/lng coordinates for any other point, and mix both in the same list.
Is this a free alternative to tools like MapAnim, AnimateMyTravel, or Easymotion?
It covers the same core idea - a 3D plane flying a great-circle route on a globe, exported as video - with two differences worth knowing: you can fly your own custom .glb 3D model instead of a fixed preset, and there's no account, watermark, or paid export tier. The trade-off is a simpler, more hands-on interface rather than an AI prompt-to-video flow.
Can I use my own 3D model instead of the default plane?
Yes - upload any .glb (or .gltf) file and it replaces the default model for the flight. For correct orientation, export your model with its nose pointing along -Z and +Y as up, the standard glTF convention most 3D tools (including Blender's glTF exporter) use by default.
How is the flight path calculated?
Each leg between two consecutive waypoints follows the real great-circle route (the shortest path between two points on a sphere), with a smooth climb-cruise-descend altitude arc rather than a straight line or a flat-map projection shortcut.
Does this tool need an internet connection?
The 3D globe, flight math, camera, and video export all run locally in your browser via WebGL and WebCodecs. The one exception: the globe's satellite surface detail is fetched from Mapbox's tile service (using a token configured by this site's owner) for a sharp, real Earth look - if that's unavailable, the globe still renders and flies correctly with a simpler surface.
Does the exported video have sound?
No, the output is a silent video. Feel free to add background music or narration afterward in any video editor.
Can I export as MP4?
Yes - the tool uses the browser's native WebCodecs API to encode real MP4 (H.264) or WebM (VP9) directly, and automatically detects which formats your specific browser can encode.