Speed has always been one of the most thrilling aspects of roller coasters. With the opening of Falcon’s Flight, the rankings have been shaken up significantly. Here are the 10 fastest operating roller coasters in the world as of 2026.
The Top 10
1. Falcon’s Flight — 156 MPH
Location: Six Flags Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia
Manufacturer: Intamin
The undisputed king. A terrain coaster built into natural cliffs with a 630-foot drop.
2. Formula Rossa — 149 MPH
Location: Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi
Manufacturer: Intamin
Held the top spot for over 15 years. A hydraulic launch coaster themed after Formula 1 racing.
3. Kingda Ka — 128 MPH
Location: Six Flags Great Adventure, USA
Manufacturer: Intamin
The tallest coaster in the world at 456 feet. A pure adrenaline shot that’s over in 28 seconds.
4. Top Thrill 2 — 120 MPH
Location: Cedar Point, USA
Manufacturer: Zamperla/Intamin
The reimagined version of Top Thrill Dragster with a backward spike launch system.
5. Red Force — 112 MPH
Location: Ferrari Land, Spain
Manufacturer: Intamin
Europe’s fastest coaster. A vertical launch into a 367-foot top hat.
6. Do-Dodonpa — 112 MPH
Location: Fuji-Q Highland, Japan
Manufacturer: S&S Worldwide
Holds the record for fastest acceleration: 0-112 MPH in 1.56 seconds.
7. Steel Dragon 2000 — 95 MPH
Location: Nagashima Spa Land, Japan
Manufacturer: Morgan
One of the longest coasters in the world at 8,133 feet of track.
8. Fury 325 — 95 MPH
Location: Carowinds, USA
Manufacturer: B&M
The world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster. A masterpiece of sustained speed.
9. Millennium Force — 93 MPH
Location: Cedar Point, USA
Manufacturer: Intamin
The coaster that started the giga coaster revolution in 2000.
10. Leviathan — 92 MPH
Location: Canada’s Wonderland, Canada
Manufacturer: B&M
Canada’s tallest and fastest coaster, featuring a stunning 306-foot first drop.
Think we missed one? Drop your picks in the comments below!
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