How long does it take to reach the top of Burj Khalifa?

The Burj Khalifa elevator speed is 10 meters per second, making the elevators among the fastest in the world. The Burj Khalifa elevator time to reach the observation deck on the 124th floor is only one minute.



That depends on how you’re trying to reach the top.

Here’s a breakdown for the most common ways:

1. By Elevator (for visitors)

  • Time: Approximately 1 minute to the observation deck.
  • Details: The high-speed elevators in the Burj Khalifa travel at about 10 meters per second (36 km/h or 22 mph). The main observation deck, At the Top (Level 124), is reached in just about 60 seconds. It’s the fastest elevator ride of its kind in the world.

2. By Stairs (for emergency or special events)

  • Time: Several hours for even the fittest individuals.
  • Details: The Burj Khalifa has 2,909 stairs from the ground floor to Level 160. Climbing them is an extreme athletic challenge. Annual events like the Dubai Tower Run-Up see elite runners finishing in 30-40 minutes. For an average person in good shape, it could take 1.5 to 3 hours of continuous, strenuous climbing.

3. By Car (to the base)

  • Time: Varies widely based on Dubai traffic.
  • Details: Driving to the entrance of the Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall from elsewhere in the city can take anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour, depending on your starting point and time of day.

What most people mean: The Visitor Experience

If you’re asking as a tourist, the total time to “reach the top” (the observation deck) includes: 1.

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