Falcons Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya City holds three simultaneous world records: the tallest, fastest, and longest complete-circuit roller coaster on Earth. Built by Swiss manufacturer Intamin as an Exa Coaster, it made its debut on December 31, 2025, when Qiddiya City’s flagship theme park opened outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Two numbers drive most of the search traffic around this ride: how fast it actually goes, and how long it is. Both questions have more nuance than a single figure, so this guide breaks down the verified speed data, the track length versus the ride duration, and every other stat worth knowing before you ride.
Quick Answer
Falcons Flight’s top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph), making it the fastest roller coaster in the world, edging out Formula Rossa’s 240 km/h (149 mph). Its track is 4,250 metres (13,944 ft, about 2.6 miles) long — the longest circuit of any coaster — and the full ride, from first launch to final brake run, lasts roughly 3 minutes 35 seconds.
Falcons Flight’s Top Speed, Explained
Falcons Flight doesn’t reach 250 km/h in one launch. The layout uses three separate LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor) launch sections — built from more than 700 individual LSM modules — that progressively accelerate the train. Early data from the ride’s testing phase clocked it hitting roughly 240 km/h (150 mph) in about 4.9 seconds during one of its launch segments, before a final boost section pushes it to its true top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) on the descent from the main hill.
That top speed is what dethroned Ferrari World’s Formula Rossa, which had held the fastest-coaster record at 240 km/h (149 mph) since 2010. For comparison, 250 km/h is close to the pit-lane-to-track speeds of a Formula 1 car and faster than the terminal velocity most skydivers reach in a stable freefall position — all sustained on steel rails rather than in open air.
How Long Is Falcons Flight? Track Length vs. Ride Time
“How long is Falcons Flight” can mean two different things, and the coaster sets a record on both counts. As a physical structure, its track measures 4,250 metres (13,944 ft), or about 2.6 miles — long enough to surpass the previous record holder, Steel Dragon 2000 in Japan, whose 2,479-metre (8,133 ft) circuit had stood as the benchmark since 2000.
As a ride experience, Falcons Flight takes about 3 minutes and 35 seconds from the first launch to the final brake run — noticeably longer than most hypercoasters, which typically last 90 seconds to two minutes. The combination of three separate launch sections and a sprawling desert-terrain layout is what stretches both the track length and the ride time well beyond anything else in the industry.
Stats at a Glance
Park: Six Flags Qiddiya City
Location: Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia (about 40 km / 25 miles southwest of Riyadh)
Manufacturer: Intamin (Exa Coaster)
Opened: December 31, 2025
Height: 163 m (534 ft)
Drop: 158 m (518 ft)
Top Speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Track Length: 4,250 m (13,944 ft / 2.6 miles)
Ride Duration: 3 min 35 sec
Inversions: 0
Trains: Six trains, 14 riders each, seated two-across
The Ride Experience
Falcons Flight launches from the station via LSM technology, driving riders up a towering 163-metre hill before a near-vertical 90-degree drop of 158 metres. Multiple LSM boost sections throughout the layout sustain breathtaking velocities, peaking at 250 km/h as the train uses the natural elevation of Riyadh’s Tuwaiq escarpment to add extra drops and speed bursts along the way.
Despite its extreme statistics, the Exa Coaster design prioritizes comfort through aerodynamically engineered trains that seat 14 passengers two-across across four cars. The full circuit lasts about 3 minutes and 35 seconds, giving riders ample time to take in the dramatic Saudi Arabian terrain from record-setting altitudes before the final brake run back at the station.
World Records and Engineering Legacy
When Falcons Flight opened on December 31, 2025, it simultaneously displaced three long-standing champions: it surpassed Top Thrill 2 as the world’s tallest coaster, pushed Steel Dragon 2000 off its perch as the longest, and eclipsed Formula Rossa as the fastest. No roller coaster has ever claimed all three titles at once.
As the world’s first Exa Coaster model, Falcons Flight is also a milestone in theme-park engineering. It anchors Six Flags Qiddiya City — Saudi Arabia’s first Six Flags park — part of a sprawling entertainment megaproject roughly 40 kilometres southwest of Riyadh. Explore more in the Roller Coasters hub.
Visiting Falcons Flight
Falcons Flight is a signature attraction at Six Flags Qiddiya City, so admission runs through standard theme-park entry tickets rather than a separate charge, with hours and pricing tiers that shift seasonally like most large parks. For current operating hours, ticket pricing, and any single-rider or fast-lane options for Falcons Flight, check the official Six Flags Qiddiya City website before your visit, since these details change throughout the year.
Falcons Flight speed and length FAQs
How fast does Falcons Flight go?
Falcons Flight reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), the fastest of any roller coaster in the world, surpassing Formula Rossa’s 240 km/h (149 mph).
How long is Falcons Flight?
The track is 4,250 metres (13,944 ft, about 2.6 miles) long — the longest circuit of any coaster. The ride itself lasts about 3 minutes 35 seconds from first launch to final brake run.
How does Falcons Flight reach its top speed?
It uses three separate LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor) launch sections built from over 700 LSM modules, which progressively accelerate the train, with the final boost during the descent pushing it to 250 km/h.
Where is Falcons Flight located?
Falcons Flight is at Six Flags Qiddiya City in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, approximately 40 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of Riyadh.
What world records does Falcons Flight hold?
Falcons Flight holds three simultaneous records: world’s tallest roller coaster (163 m / 534 ft), world’s fastest roller coaster (250 km/h / 155 mph), and world’s longest roller coaster (4,250 m / about 2.6 miles).
Who built Falcons Flight?
Falcons Flight was built by Intamin, a Swiss amusement ride manufacturer, as the world’s first Exa Coaster. It uses Intamin’s LSM launch and boost system.
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