What park has the tallest roller coaster?

Kingda Ka is a hydraulically-launched steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, United States.



As of early 2026, the title of the tallest roller coaster in the world belongs to Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia, home to Falcons Flight. This record-breaking coaster reaches a staggering height of approximately 195 meters (over 600 feet), utilizing a cliffside to achieve its massive drop and a top speed of over 155 mph. Before the opening of Qiddiya, the record was held for many years by Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, which stands at 139 meters (456 feet). While Kingda Ka remains the tallest "traditional" strata-coaster in the Western Hemisphere, Falcon's Flight has redefined the limits of coaster engineering. For those looking for the tallest "traditional" lift-hill coaster (one that doesn't use a launch), Fury 325 at Carowinds in North Carolina remains a top contender. The competition for the "tallest" title is fierce, with parks in Asia and the Middle East continuously pushing the boundaries of height and speed, but for now, Saudi Arabia’s new mega-park holds the crown for the most vertical "thrill" in the world of amusement parks.

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