Kingda Ka: The Fastest Roller Coaster in the Six Flags Chain
Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, New Jersey) is the fastest roller coaster in the entire Six Flags portfolio—and the second-fastest in the world.
Performance Specs
- Top Speed: 206 km/h (128 mph) — reached in 3.5 seconds.
- Height: 139 m (456 ft) — tallest coaster in the world.
- Track Length: 950 m (3,118 ft).
- Type: Hydraulic launch accelerator coaster (Intamin).
- Train: 4-car trains, 18 riders (2×2 seating). Over-the-shoulder restraints.
The Experience
- Launch: Hydraulic winch (20,800 hp) catapults train 0–128 mph in 3.5 sec (1.7 g).
- Top Hat: 90° ascent to 456 ft, twist, 90° descent (270° spiral).
- Airtime Hill: 129 ft camelback delivers intense negative g's.
- Brake Run: Magnetic fins stop train smoothly.
- Duration: ~28 seconds (launch to brakes).
Comparison Within Six Flags
| Coaster | Park | Top Speed | Type |
|---|
| Kingda Ka | Great Adventure (NJ) | 128 mph | Launch (hydraulic) |
| Top Thrill Dragster | Cedar Point (OH)* | 120 mph | Launch (hydraulic) |
| Superman: Escape from Krypton | Magic Mountain (CA) | 100 mph | Launch (LIM), shuttle |
| Goliath | Great America (IL) | 72 mph | Wood (RMC hybrid) |
| Twisted Colossus | Magic Mountain (CA) | 57 mph | Hybrid wood |
*Cedar Point is not a Six Flags park (owned by Cedar Fair). Among Six Flags-branded parks, Kingda Ka is uncontested.
World Context
- #1 Fastest: Formula Rossa (Ferrari World Abu Dhabi) — 240 km/h (149 mph).
- #2 Fastest: Kingda Ka — 206 km/h (128 mph).
- #3 Fastest: Top Thrill Dragster — 193 km/h (120 mph).
Rider Requirements
- Height: 54" (137 cm) minimum.
- No loose articles (phones, hats, glasses) — lockers provided.
- Not for heart conditions, back/neck issues, pregnancy, high blood pressure.
Kingda Ka is a pure adrenaline icon—speed and height distilled into 28 unforgettable seconds.
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