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Hang Gliding and Paragliding World Records

Hang gliding and paragliding are amongst the youngest air sports, and allow to foot launch and fly like birds, silently and free. Since the early days, cross country flying has allowed pilots to push back the limits. Current hang glider wings have brought the straight distance record beyond the 500 km barrier (335 km for paragliders). As a comparison, the 500 km straight distance mark was reached by gliders in 1936.

Browse through these pages to consult the current and past Hang Gliding and Paragliding World Records.


Current Records


Use this form to consult the list of current world records.

Hang gliding and paragliding records are classified per sub-class (class 1 hang gliders, class 2, etc), and pilot gender.

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History of current and past records


Use this form to consult the history of current and past hang gliding and paragliding world records.

This form allows you to display the information for the selected type of record in specific sub-classes and categories.

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