How Fast Is Paraglider?

Paragliders cruise at 40 km/h. Experts can hit 70 km/h riding strong thermals. The current world distance record stands at 620 km in a single flight — using only rising air, no engine, in a wing of fabric and rope.

The paragliding distance record is 620 km in a single flight — powered entirely by rising thermals and gravity.

• 8× faster than walking
• Distance record: 620 km in one flight