Jurassic Park · Roller coaster
The Flying Dinosaur
Intense B&M flying coaster that launches riders face-down through high-speed drops and five inversions.
Roller coaster
Extreme thrill
52"
min height
Before you ride
Maximum rider height 198 cm; prone flying position and five inversions; loose items prohibited.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
The first drop is especially intense from the outer seats; secure everything before entering.
⏱ Live wait times · Powered by ThemeParks.wiki
⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 8 PM (~30 min)
Busiest around 4 PM (~89 min)
| 9 AM | 39 minutes |
|---|---|
| 10 AM | 79 minutes |
| 11 AM | 68 minutes |
| 12 PM | 71 minutes |
| 1 PM | 74 minutes |
| 2 PM | 73 minutes |
| 3 PM | 85 minutes |
| 4 PM | 89 minutes |
| 5 PM | 80 minutes |
| 6 PM | 76 minutes |
| 7 PM | 52 minutes |
| 8 PM | 30 minutes |
Average standby wait from 2 days of live waits, in park time (GMT+9). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
The Flying Dinosaur stats
The Flying Dinosaur is a 151-foot roller coaster at Universal Studios Japan that reaches 62 mph, drops 125 feet and turns riders upside down 5 times. It was built by Bolliger & Mabillard, opened in 2016 and lasts about 3 minutes. Riders must be at least 52 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 8 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
- Model
- Flying Coaster / Custom
- Opened
- 2016
- Track length
- 3,688 ft
- Top speed
- 62 mph
- Height
- 151 ft
- Drop
- 125 ft
- Inversions
- 5
- Duration
- 3 min
- Height requirement
- 52 in
💡 Fun facts
- Bolliger & Mabillard flying coaster
- Five inversions
- 3688 ft of track
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