Falcon’s Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya: What We Know About the Record-Breaking Coaster

Six Flags Qiddiya, part of the giga-project underway near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is set to debut Falcon’s Flight — a coaster billed as the tallest and fastest in the world once it opens. Here is what has been confirmed so far and why it matters for the record books.

The headline numbers

Falcon’s Flight is reported to reach a height above 600 feet with top speeds exceeding 155 mph, which would beat both Kingda Ka’s height record and Formula Rossa’s speed record in a single ride. The layout uses the park’s natural cliffside terrain, launching riders toward the edge of a canyon.

Why it has taken years to open

Large-scale record coasters routinely slip their original announced dates — extensive engineering validation, custom track manufacturing and terrain-integrated construction all add years to the timeline compared with a standard steel coaster. Six Flags Qiddiya has followed the same pattern as other headline record attempts before it.

How it would reshape the tallest-coasters list

If it opens as specified, Falcon’s Flight would top our tallest roller coasters ranking outright, pushing Kingda Ka to second place after nearly two decades at the top.

Should you plan a trip around it?

Not yet. Until the ride is running daily with a public operating history, treat any travel plans around it as speculative. We will update this page the moment it opens to the public with verified stats.