Track Santa Live on Christmas Eve
How to Follow Santa’s Sleigh Around the World:
This Christmas Eve, millions of families will be looking to the skies to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus on his magical journey. Thanks to modern technology, it is now possible to track Santa’s sleigh in real time as he delivers presents across the globe.
If you are wondering how Santa tracking works and where to follow his flight, here is everything you need to know.
How Does Santa Tracking Work?
Santa tracking begins the moment radar confirms that Santa has lifted off from the North Pole. Once airborne, specialised satellites positioned around 22,300 miles above Earth detect the infrared glow from Rudolph’s famous red nose.
While only Santa knows his exact flight path, tracking experts have observed a familiar pattern. Santa usually visits homes after children have fallen asleep, ensuring a smooth and secretive delivery.
Fun Facts About Santa’s Sleigh Flight
Santa’s journey is not just magical. It is also a marvel of festive engineering.
- Santa’s sleigh is estimated to weigh 75,000 gumdrops and carries around 60,000 tons of presents
- The sleigh is powered by nine reindeer using reindeer power fuelled by hay, oats and carrots
- Santa can climb at the speed of a twinkle of an eye
- His top speed is faster than starlight, making it one of the fastest flights ever recorded
How to Track Santa on Christmas Eve
There are two trusted ways to follow Santa’s journey live as it happens.
NORAD Santa Tracker:
The most famous Santa tracker is run by NORAD. Families can visit noradsanta.org or download the free NORAD Santa Tracker app on Android and iPhone. The tracker includes live maps, videos, games and updates throughout Christmas Eve.
FlightRadar Santa Tracker:
Another popular option is Flightradar24, a global flight tracking service that monitors thousands of aircraft every day. Each year, they also track Santa’s sleigh. You can find all the details on their dedicated Santa tracker page.
