What ride has the highest drop?

Kingda Ka has the tallest roller coaster drop in the world at 418 feet. The tallest operating wooden coaster drop is Goliath's drop at 180 feet.



As of 2026, the record for the highest drop on a roller coaster is held by Tormenta Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas. This "Giga Dive Coaster" features a staggering 285-foot drop at a beyond-vertical angle of 95 degrees. While other coasters like Kingda Ka (418-foot drop) and Top Thrill 2 have higher total elevations, Tormenta is unique because it holds riders at the precipice before releasing them into a "free-fall" dive that is currently the deepest of its kind in the world. In the category of "drop towers" (non-coasters), Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom at Six Flags Great Adventure still maintains a higher pure vertical drop of 415 feet. However, for a "ride" that incorporates a traditional coaster layout, Tormenta’s 2026 debut has set a new benchmark for adrenaline, utilizing a 309-foot total height to generate the momentum needed for its record-breaking 87 mph dive. It is currently the "Texas-sized" gold standard for thrill-seekers looking for the ultimate sensation of falling.

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