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Staring at the sky from an airplane’s window inMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024is fun—until you’re flying a long-haul flight. That’s when you’re stuck looking at the same scenery for hours, wishing there was a way to skip ahead to the landing. Fortunately, there is a way to speed up time inMSFS 2024, and this guide will show you exactly how to do it.
The previous shortcuts like “R + CTRL” used to speed up time inMSFS 2020won’t work in the new installment.
How to Speed Up Time in MSFS 2024
Neither the Xbox norPC versions ofMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024have the Sim Rate feature assigned to any keys by default.You’ll need to configure the key bindsbefore using the feature.
On Xbox, when you select “Sim Rate” in the key binding menu, a “Scanning” message will appear. Once you see this, press the buttons you want to assign to the Simulation Rate feature. Be sure to choose keys that won’t interfere withcontrolling the airplane during flight.
How to Use Sim Rate as a Fast-Travel Feature
SinceMSFS 2024doesn’t have a built-in fast-travel option, you’ll need to use a workaround. One method is to use the plane’s NAV mode on autopilot, which will follow your flight plan at the speed and altitude you set. This is a great option forlong-haul flights and can make earning Credits much easier.
Things to Know About Sim Rate in MSFS 2024
Before using the Sim Rate feature inMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024, keep these points in mind:
