The Flight Simulator Round the World Race was an online flight simulation event conducted between major flight simulation communities. Teams worked together to fly a virtual baton around the world as quickly as possible, planning routes, coordinating handoffs, managing weather, and flying through the night in a shared test of skill and teamwork.
The race was first run in 2003 and continued for many years as a volunteer-led community event.
This website now serves as a notice that the Flight Simulator Round the World Race is no longer active. The race concluded with its final event in 2019, and there are no plans for future races at this time.
We are grateful to everyone who participated, organized, supported, and followed the event over the years. The Round the World Race was a unique part of the flight simulation community, and its success was only possible because of the dedication and enthusiasm of the people involved.
Thank you to everyone who flew, planned, tracked, organized, supported, cheered, debated routing, stayed up far too late, and helped make the Flight Simulator Round the World Race something special.
Blue Skies