Top 10 Tallest Roller Coasters in the World

If you’re a true thrill-seeker, nothing gets your adrenaline pumping quite like the towering heights and blazing speeds of the world’s tallest roller coasters.
In 2025, theme parks around the globe are pushing boundaries, creating record-breaking rides that defy gravity and deliver heart-racing experiences unlike ever before.
From jaw-dropping vertical drops to intense steep hills, these engineering marvels aren’t just rides; they’re bucket-list adventures for coaster enthusiasts everywhere.
This updated list of the Top 10 Highest Roller Coasters in the World (2025) showcases the biggest, boldest, and most extreme roller coasters that dominate the skyline of the planet’s most iconic amusement parks.
Whether you’re fascinated by the legendary Kingda Ka in New Jersey, the breathtaking Red Force in Spain, or the newer entries in Asia and the Middle East that are redefining coaster design, you’re in for a thrilling ride through the latest records and stats.
We’ll explore not only their staggering heights but also their speeds, track layouts, ride experiences, and unique features that make each coaster a masterpiece of modern engineering.
If you’ve ever dreamed of feeling weightless at 450 feet in the air or racing down a drop at over 150 mph, these coasters deliver all that and more.
Here are the Top 10 Tallest Roller Coasters in the World 2025:

Rank	Coaster	Height	Location
10	Fujiyama	259 ft (79 m)	Fuji-Q Highland, Yamanashi, Japan
9	Thunder Dolphin	263 ft (80 m)	Tokyo Dome City, Tokyo, Japan
8	Orion	287 ft (87 m)	Kings Island, Mason, OH, USA
7	Pantherian (formerly Orion)	305 ft (93 m)	Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA, USA
6	Leviathan	306 ft (93 m)	Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan, ON
5	Millennium Force	310 ft (94 m)	Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH, USA
4	Steel Dragon 2000	318 ft (97 m)	Nagashima Spa Land, Mie, Japan
3	Fury 325	325 ft (99 m)	Carowinds, Charlotte, NC, USA
2	Red Force	367 ft (112 m)	Ferrari Land, Salou, Spain
1	Top Thrill 2	420 ft (128 m)	Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH, USA

10. Fujiyama – 259 ft (79 m)

Fujiyama is a steel roller coaster known as the “King of Coasters” at Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in Japan, celebrated for its record-breaking height, speed, and thrilling design since its opening in 1996.

Record-Breaking Structure: When Fujiyama debuted, it was the world’s tallest roller coaster at 79 meters and featured the largest drop at 70 meters.
High Speed: The coaster reaches a top speed of 130 km/h along its 2,045-meter track, delivering intense thrills with sudden drops and sharp turns.
Innovative Design: Fujiyama has no inversions, focusing instead on airtime hills, banked curves, and a sequence of rapid ascents and descents over 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
Panoramic View: Riders enjoy a brief, breathtaking view of Mount Fuji from the summit before plunging into the signature drop, adding to the coaster’s appeal.
Popularity: Over 22 million riders have enjoyed Fujiyama, making it one of the most popular rides in Japan’s theme parks.
Train Configuration: Each train has 7 cars, with 2 rows per car and 2 seats per row, allowing 28 passengers per train.

9. Thunder Dolphin – 263 ft (80 m)

Thunder Dolphin is a steel roller coaster located at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo, Japan, renowned for its incredible height and striking integration with the urban cityscape.

Record-Setting Height: Thunder Dolphin stands 80 meters tall, making it one of the tallest continuous circuit coasters in the world.
High Intensity: It reaches speeds up to 130 km/h with a 1,067-meter track, providing exhilarating drops and rapid turns.
Unique Urban Design: The coaster passes directly through the LaQua building and even through the centerless Big-O Ferris wheel, creating a dramatic “headchopper” effect and breathtaking city views.
Modern Comfort: New trains and comfortable restraints were installed in 2023, featuring overhead lap bars and seatbelts for enhanced safety and ride experience.
Ride Experience: Thunder Dolphin delivers powerful airtime, intense G-forces up to 4.4, and a combination of high-speed thrills and scenic urban vistas.
Duration and Accessibility: The ride lasts about two minutes and accommodates thrill-seekers from ages 8 to 64, with a minimum height requirement of 130 cm.

8. Orion – 287 ft (87 m)

Orion is a steel giga coaster at Kings Island amusement park in Ohio, USA, soaring to a height of 287 feet (87 meters) and renowned for its massive drops, speed, and smooth ride experience.

Height and Drop: Orion reaches a peak of 287 feet, with a first drop plunging 300 feet for a dramatic start to the ride.
Speed: The coaster accelerates up to 91 mph (146 km/h), making it one of the fastest roller coasters in the world.
Length and Hills: With a total track length of 5,321 feet (1,622 meters), the ride covers eight major hills, including airtime hills at 202, 174, 147, 125, 90, 83, and 56 feet.
Ride Experience: Orion provides about 3 minutes of thrilling action, featuring rapid turns, weightless moments, and rapid side-to-side movements.
Capacity and Trains: The coaster has three trains, each with 8 cars and 32 riders per train, supporting up to 1,650 riders per hour for high throughput.
Manufacturer: Built by Bolliger & Mabillard, Orion is classified as a giga coaster for its height and scale, and it uses a chain lift hill mechanism.

Orion stands out for its size, speed, and advanced engineering, offering one of the most exhilarating coaster experiences globally.

7. Pantherian – 305 ft (93 m)

Pantherian is an Intamin giga coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, USA. Formerly known as Intimidator 305 and Project 305, it was renamed Pantherian for the 2025 season with a new jungle-inspired theme.

Height and Drop: The coaster stands 305 feet tall with a thrilling 300-foot first drop at an 85-degree angle, delivering an intense plunge.
Speed: It reaches a top speed of 90 mph, offering powerful and fast-paced sensations throughout the ride.
Ride Experience: The ride features a cable lift hill, a 270-degree “black-out” turn with high sustained G-forces, multiple airtime hills, high-speed twists, sharp turns, and rapid side-to-side movements lasting about 3 minutes.
Capacity and Trains: Pantherian operates with 2 trains, each having 8 cars, seating 32 riders per train, supporting an hourly capacity of 1,350 riders.
Safety and Restraints: It uses padded over-the-shoulder restraints with a strapped design for comfort and security, addressing past rider discomfort issues.
Color Scheme and Theme: The coaster has an orange track with black supports and is themed as part of Kings Dominion’s Jungle X-Pedition, embodying the speed, agility, and power of the panther.

Pantherian is highly regarded as one of the most thrilling and fast giga coasters on the East Coast of the United States.

6. Leviathan – 306 ft (93 m)

Leviathan is a steel giga roller coaster located at Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada, standing 306 feet (93.3 meters) tall with a top speed of 148 km/h (92 mph), and it is one of the tallest giga coasters in the world.

Height and Drop: The coaster features a lift hill height of 306 feet with an 80-degree first drop, plunging riders at thrilling speeds.
Speed: Leviathan reaches speeds up to 148 km/h (92 mph), faster than most trains in Canada, providing an intense ride experience.
Track Length: The track stretches 1,672 meters (5,486 feet), with an out-and-back layout including several airtime hills and high-speed curves.
Ride Elements: After the first drop, riders go through a tunnel, an overbanked curve, speed hills, camelback hills, and a hammerhead turn, offering a combination of airtime and lateral G-forces.
Trains and Restraints: Leviathan operates with three open-air trains, each seating 32 riders (8 cars with 4 riders per row), using padded lap bars and seat belts for comfort and safety.
Duration: The ride lasts approximately 3 minutes and 28 seconds, delivering a smooth and thrilling experience.
Theme: The coaster is themed after the mythological sea monster Leviathan, enhancing the ride’s immersive experience.

5. Millennium Force – 310 ft (94 m)

Millennium Force is a steel giga coaster located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, USA. Opened in 2000, it was the world’s first complete circuit roller coaster to exceed 300 feet in height, marking a new era in coaster design and thrilling riders with its immense size and speed.

Height and Drop: The coaster boasts a 310-foot tall lift hill and a 300-foot first drop angled at 80 degrees for an adrenaline-pumping plunge.
Speed: It reaches a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h), delivering high-speed thrills throughout its 6,595-foot (2,010-meter) track.
Ride Experience: Featuring multiple airtime hills, overbanked curves up to 122 degrees, tunnels, and a 360-degree helix, Millennium Force offers a smooth, intense ride lasting about 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
Train Configuration: The coaster runs three trains, each with 9 cars seating 36 riders in a 2-by-2 arrangement, secured with individual seat belts and lap bars, providing comfort and safety.
Innovations: Millennium Force was the first large-scale coaster to use a cable lift hill which offers a smoothly accelerating ascent to the peak, and it set multiple records at opening including tallest and fastest full-circuit coaster.
Theme and Visuals: The coaster track is painted blue with silver supports and is a prominent feature on the Cedar Point skyline, illuminated at night with LED lights enhancing its iconic silhouette.

Millennium Force remains a top-rated coaster worldwide and a must-ride for thrill enthusiasts.

4. Steel Dragon 2000

Steel Dragon 2000 is a steel giga coaster located at Nagashima Spa Land in Kuwana, Mie, Japan. Opened in 2000, it holds the record as the world’s longest roller coaster at 2,479 meters (8,133 feet) and was the tallest and fastest full-circuit coaster at the time of its debut.

Height and Drop: The coaster rises to a height of 97 meters (318 feet) with a 93.5-meter (307-foot) first drop at a 68-degree angle, delivering a powerful and thrilling plunge.
Length: Steel Dragon 2000 features an exceptionally long track length of 2,479 meters (8,133 feet), allowing for a sustained ride experience lasting about 4 minutes.
Speed: It reaches a top speed of 153 km/h (95 mph), offering intense acceleration combined with multiple airtime hills and high-speed turns.
Layout: The coaster follows a traditional out-and-back layout with a sprawling double helix turnaround, tunnels, and a series of camelback hills delivering consistent airtime.
Trains and Capacity: Initially operated with Morgan trains seating 36 riders, the ride was updated in 2013 with Bolliger & Mabillard trains seating 28 riders per train in a 2-by-2 arrangement.
Safety and Build: Engineered with robust steel supports to withstand earthquakes common in Japan, reflecting its emphasis on safety and durability.
Experience: Steel Dragon 2000 is known for a smooth ride with strong airtime, especially notable in the back cars, and a thrilling tunnel section adding to the excitement.

Steel Dragon 2000 is a landmark coaster celebrated for its record-breaking length, height, and speed, offering one of the most exhilarating giga coaster experiences worldwide.

3. Fury 325 – 325 ft (99 m)

Fury 325 is a steel giga coaster located at Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Opened in 2015, it is one of the tallest and fastest giga coasters in the world, offering an intense and smooth ride filled with high-speed turns and airtime.

Height and Drop: Fury 325 stands 325 feet (99 meters) tall with an 81-degree near-vertical first drop, providing a thrilling and steep initial plunge.
Speed: The coaster reaches speeds up to 95 mph (153 km/h), ranking it among the fastest giga coasters globally.
Track Length: Its track is 6,602 feet (2,012 meters) long, delivering a ride time of approximately 3 minutes and 25 seconds with multiple high-speed elements including a 190-foot barrel turn and a 91-degree overbanked horseshoe turn.
Train Configuration: Fury 325 operates three trains, each with 8 cars seating 32 riders in a 4-abreast single row, secured by individual lap bars and seat belts for comfort and safety.
Notable Elements: It features an underground dive beneath a pedestrian bridge, long high-speed S-curves, steep banking, and a double helix toward the end, providing a dynamic combination of forces.
Accolades and Records: Fury 325 was awarded Best New Ride of 2015 and consistently ranks among the best steel coasters worldwide. It is the tallest giga coaster using a traditional lift hill and tied for one of the fastest with Steel Dragon 2000.

2. Red Force

Red Force is a steel launched giga coaster located at Ferrari Land in PortAventura World, Salou, Spain. Opened in 2017, it is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Europe, reaching a height of 112 meters (367 feet) with a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph).

Height and Drop: Red Force climbs vertically to 112 meters with a 90-degree vertical ascent and a corresponding 90-degree drop, providing an intense and thrilling experience.
Launch Speed: The coaster uses a linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch system to accelerate riders from 0 to 180 km/h in just 5 seconds, one of the fastest LSM launches in the world.
Track Length and Duration: The track is 880 meters long, offering a short but extremely intense ride experience lasting about 24 seconds.
Train Configuration: It runs 3 trains with 3 cars each. Each car seats 4 riders (2 rows of 2), totaling 12 riders per train, secured by pull-down lap bar restraints.
Design and Theme: The coaster is themed with Ferrari branding and prominently features Ferrari logos on the tower. The ride aims to simulate the adrenaline rush and acceleration experience of driving a Formula 1 car.
Special Features: Uses supercapacitors to manage power during the launch, allowing rapid acceleration while reducing peak power demand. Roller coaster rollbacks are not uncommon and are embraced by fans for the extra thrill.

1. Top Thrill 2

Top Thrill 2 is a launched strata coaster located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, USA. It is the reimagined and upgraded version of the original Top Thrill Dragster, reopened in 2024 with a longer ride experience, two vertical towers, and a triple-launch system using linear synchronous motors (LSM).

Height and Drop: The coaster features two vertical towers both standing 420 feet (130 meters) tall, making it the tallest roller coaster in the world as of 2025.
Triple Launch System: The ride uses an innovative triple-launch sequence—forward launch to a partial spike, backward launch up a second 420-foot vertical spike, and a final forward launch reaching speeds up to 120 mph (190 km/h).
Ride Layout: The layout includes a tall top hat tower with a 270-degree spiral drop and an additional new vertical spike tower, providing unique elements not found in the original ride.
Train Configuration: Top Thrill 2 runs six trains, each with 5 cars seating 20 riders in a 2-by-2 arrangement, designed by Zamperla for improved reliability and ride comfort.
Experience: The ride provides extended airtime and headchopper effects as the train navigates the towering spikes and spiral drops, complemented by the dramatic rollbacks up the vertical towers.
Innovation: The transformation replaced the original hydraulic launch with LSM, enabling a smoother, more reliable launch sequence with lighter trains and lower maintenance.
Records: Upon reopening, it regained the title of the tallest roller coaster in the world, and it is marketed as the tallest and fastest triple-launch coaster.