Ferris Wheel Height Comparison (Tallest Wheels)
Which giant Ferris wheel stands tallest overall right now? Compare 10 wheel heights from operator data, from 53 Seattle pier spin to 250 Dubai giant eye.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ain Dubai Tallest wheel ever. | 250 m (820.2 ft) | Dubai Bluewaters wheel | Ain Dubai official site: 250 m |
| High Roller Held crown 2014 to 2021. | 167.6 m (549.9 ft) | Las Vegas wheel | NPR Ain Dubai coverage: High Roller 167 m |
| Singapore Flyer Held crown 2008 to 2014. | 165 m (541.3 ft) | Singapore wheel | NPR coverage: Singapore Flyer 165 m |
| Star of Nanchang Held crown 2006 to 2008. | 160 m (524.9 ft) | China wheel | Wheel records: Nanchang 160 m |
| London Eye Held crown 2000 to 2006. | 135 m (442.9 ft) | Thames wheel | NPR coverage: London Eye 135 m |
| Melbourne Star Southern hemisphere top. | 120 m (393.7 ft) | Docklands wheel | Wheel records: Melbourne Star 120 m |
| Orlando Eye ICON East US top. | 122 m (400.3 ft) | ICON Park wheel | Wheel records: Orlando 122 m |
| Navy Pier Centennial Great Lakes top. | 61 m (200.1 ft) | Chicago wheel | Wheel records: Navy Pier 61 m |
| Seattle Great Wheel Overwater cabins. | 53.3 m (174.9 ft) | Pier 57 wheel | Wheel records: Seattle 53.3 m |
| Original 1893 Ferris First giant wheel. | 80.4 m (263.8 ft) | Chicago exposition wheel | Fair records: 1893 wheel 80.4 m |
About this converter
Ferris wheel heights run 53 to 250 meters with the crown passing west to east. Seattle Great Wheel at 53.3 and Navy Pier at 61 open the US piers. The 1893 original at 80.4 meters set the template in Chicago. Melbourne Star at 120 and Orlando ICON at 122 cover the southern and eastern US. London Eye at 135 held the crown 2000 to 2006. Nanchang Star at 160 held it 2006 to 2008. Singapore Flyer at 165 held it 2008 to 2014. High Roller at 167.6 held it 2014 to 2021. Ain Dubai at 250 meters closes nearly double London. Heights follow operator sites with NPR and TUV coverage.
How to use it
Pick two wheels and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first wheel, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds the height in the chosen unit. Try 1 Ain Dubai against London Eyes to compare crown against classic.
Heights are structural tops. Ain Dubai legs alone near 126 m match the whole Eye. Closed wheels stay listed with operating dates.
FAQ
What is the tallest wheel?
Ain Dubai at 250 meters.
How tall is the London Eye?
135 meters.
How tall was the original?
80.4 meters in Chicago 1893.
How long is one rotation?
Ain Dubai takes about 38 minutes.
Sources
- Ain Dubai official site (250 m tallest wheel, 48 cabins, 38 min rotation)
- NPR Ain Dubai opening coverage (High Roller 167, Flyer 165, Eye 135 m)
- TUV SUD acceptance release (250 m, 11200 tonnes steel, Aug 2021)
Last verified: 2026-10-05 · 10 entries
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