Flight Path Visual - 'Flow Map' alternative?

[StidifordN]

Has anyone discovered an alternative to the Flow Map for visualising flight paths? 

Originally i wasn't using Lat/Lon for Origin and Destination, but I have these values.  Throwing these into the Flow Map doesn't work either unfortunately.

When it was supported

What it looks like now

  

[alexpokerface]

Hi @StidifordN,

You could give my "Maps" visual a try: Browse Apps | Microsoft Marketplace

It is capable of mapping routes (even multi stop), as well as points and shapes, and comes with many options.

Kind regards,

Alex

[StidifordN]

Thankyou for the heads up on this tool.  I had a good look through, downloaded the sample (which kind of worked... it was still restricted by licence issues so i couldn;t see the full functionality) and it looks like a really powerful *paid* tool.  
Ideally was chasing down a free to use option - Route Map Visual is free and for my specific purpose works well.

[alexpokerface]

From now on, it can be used in Desktop without limitations. You will need a license to use it in Service though.

[StidifordN]

Awesome, i'll re-download and have another look through.

[StidifordN · Accepted solution]

*** Solution Found ***

Not sure how I haven't stumbled onto this earlier - or found a post related to it.  Route Map Visual.

It is no where as well presented as the flow map for the purpose I used it for - but it works!

It requires the Lat / Lon for Origin and Destination, and you can't change the map to be greyscale to make the lines 'pop', or create a different bubble colours to the line... at least from the initial 5 mintes of playing around i have done.

[v-aatheeque]

Hi @StidifordN 

Have you had a chance to look through the responses shared earlier? If anything is still unclear, we’ll be happy to provide additional support.

[StidifordN]

Yes i have, and water is still clear as mud.

[v-aatheeque]

Hi @StidifordN 

Thanks for checking those resources. I understand if it still feels unclear.
Could you let me know exactly what type of map customization you’re trying to achieve in Deneb (for example: custom shapes, layered maps, conditional colors, tooltips, or something else)?

[Praful_Potphode]

Hi @StidifordN ,

I heard Deneb has options to customize the map.

Below is the repository link:

https://github.com/PBI-David/Deneb-Showcase 

Also check these articles:

Download page for visuals with Power BI using DENEB and D3js

5 Steps to Master Deneb Map Visuals in PowerBI (2025) | JunKangWorld

How to Create Geographic Point Maps in Vega-Lite and Power BI Deneb

Please Give Kudos or mark it as solution once confirmed.

Thanks and Regards,

Praful

[Amaan_Ali]

I have the same problem, also tried the ArcGis map but the Standerd map only provides one location option. 

Seems to me than a solution could be using R or python to create a custom visual for this, will let you know if i endup getting a solution.