Highest waterfall

The current highest waterfall record is 3,212 ft, held by Angel Falls. Last checked October 14, 2026.

3,212

Angel Falls

Canaima National Park, Venezuela

Put it in perspective

At 3,212 ft, it is 2.2 times the height of the Empire State Building.

305 ftStatue of Liberty, with pedestal

456 ftGreat Pyramid of Giza

1,083 ftEiffel Tower

1,454 ftEmpire State Building

3,212 ftAngel Falls

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