Tallest elevator in a building

The current tallest elevator in a building record is 1,959 ft, held by Otis Elevator Company. Last checked November 12, 2026.

1,959

Otis Elevator Company

Put it in perspective

At 1,959 ft, it is 1.3 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

1,959 ftOtis Elevator Company

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