Africa:
- Madagascar
- Comoros
- Mauritius
- Réunion
- Seychelles
Asia:
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Myanmar
- Thailand
- Cambodia
- Vietnam
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Indonesia
- Philippines
Australia:
- Eastern Australia
- Northern Australia
- Western Australia
Pacific Islands:
- Solomon Islands
- Vanuatu
- New Caledonia
- Fiji
- Tonga
- Samoa
- Guam
- Mariana Islands
Flying foxes tend to inhabit forests, woodlands, and gardens where they can find ample fruit trees and flowers to feed on. Some species are adaptable and can thrive in urban areas as well.