How high / fast / far will we fly?
Since balloons only travel as fast as the wind is blowing, we won’t go much faster than 8 to 10 miles per hour near the ground. If the winds low to the ground are any quicker than that, takeoffs and landings become a bit tricky. In those cases, we may decide not to fly. See our weather requirements for more details. On average, our hot air balloon flights last just over an hour, so we will cover anywhere from 2 to 20 miles in that time. You’ll traverse lots of countryside and witness diverse changes in scenery on a typical balloon ride in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. As to how high we’ll be soaring, we can fly anywhere from treetop level to many thousands of feet up! Down low in the trees is arguably the most enjoyable part of any flight. You’ll be able to pick leaves from the tops of trees and converse with earthbound folks as we gently float along. We like to climb up high to give passengers an expansive vista from a few thousand feet up. On a clear day, New Jersey passengers can usua
