How tall is the drop tower at 6 Flags?

It is the tallest and fastest drop ride in the world, lifting riders up 415 feet in the air and rocketing back down at 90 miles per hour. First, your eight-person gondola blasts to the top of the 415-foot structure in approximately 30 seconds.



In 2026, the title for the tallest drop tower at Six Flags belongs to Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom at Six Flags Magic Mountain, which stands at 400 feet (122 meters). It is attached to the side of the Superman: Escape from Krypton tower and drops riders at speeds of up to 85 mph. Previously, the record was held by Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom at Six Flags Great Adventure, which was 415 feet tall; however, Zumanjaro and its host coaster, Kingda Ka, were permanently retired and demolished in early 2025 to make way for a new record-breaking multi-launch coaster. For 2026 thrill-seekers, the Lex Luthor tower in California remains the "pinnacle" of drop rides in the chain, providing a terrifying 40-story freefall that remains one of the most intense and visually stunning "plunges" in the theme park world.

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