Orleans Place · Roller coaster
SUPERMAN: Ultimate Flight
A flying coaster that tilts riders into a face-down position for swooping turns.
Roller coaster
Extreme thrill
54"
min height
Before you ride
Face-down riding position, inversions and forceful pretzel-loop element.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Front-row seats give the most unobstructed flying sensation.
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SUPERMAN: Ultimate Flight stats
SUPERMAN: Ultimate Flight is a 106-foot roller coaster at Six Flags Great America that reaches 51 mph, drops 100 feet and turns riders upside down 2 times. It was built by Bolliger & Mabillard, opened in 2003 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 54 inches tall.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
- Model
- Flying Coaster
- Opened
- 2003
- Track length
- 2,798 ft
- Top speed
- 51 mph
- Height
- 106 ft
- Drop
- 100 ft
- Inversions
- 2
- Duration
- 2 min 15 sec
- Height requirement
- 54 in
💡 Fun facts
- Features a signature pretzel loop
- Riders load sitting upright before rotating into flying position
Reviews
If you don't rope-drop this, don't bother riding it at all. It's likely it'll build up a 3-hour line by the time you arrive.