Manufactured by Intamin and designed by Werner Stengel, Kingda Ka opened as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world on May 21, 2005, surpassing Top Thrill Dragster. It was the second strata coaster ever built, exceeding 400 feet (120 m) in height.

May 21, 2005 · Kingda Ka was a steel launched strata roller coaster previously located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, USA. When it opened on May 21, 2005, it succeeded Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point as the tallest and fastest roller coaster, reaching a height of 456 feet and speed of 128 mph .

Jan 2, 2025 · Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster, is located at Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park in Jackson, New Jersey. It is also the second-fastest roller coaster in the world after Ferrari World’s Formula Rossa.

Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure near Jackson, New Jersey, USA, reaches a maximum height of 139 m (456 ft) above ground level, making it the world's tallest rollercoaster made from steel.

Nov 15, 2024 · Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced on Thursday it is retiring Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. The coaster held the title for world's tallest and...

Apr 4, 2024 · Height: Kingda Ka stands at a fantastic height of 456 feet (139 meters), making it the tallest roller coaster in the world. Drop: The coaster features a thrilling drop of 418 feet (127 meters), providing riders with an exhilarating freefall experience. Length: Kingda Ka spans 3,118 feet (950 meters), allowing for an extended and thrilling ride.

Kingda Ka held the record for the worlds fastest roller coaster until the completion of Formula Rossa at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Kingda Ka goes up 456 feet (139 m) and can go 128 miles per hour (206 km/h).

Nov 14, 2024 · Kingda Ka provides a great vantage point for seeing both Philadelphia and New York's skylines, with its peak height of 456 feet, or over 40 stories. The ride sends passengers up to the top...

Kingda Ka is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. Standing at 456 feet tall, it is currently the tallest roller coaster in the world. The ride features a hydraulic launch system that propels riders from 0 to 128 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds.

Jun 7, 2020 · With a total height of 139 meters, Kingda Ka is also the second strata coaster (with a height exceeding 120 m) ever built. It also holds the record for the world’s tallest complete circuit coaster and the world’s tallest roller coaster drop.