How long does a skydiving jump last?

The freefall portion of the skydive will last approximately 60 seconds. After which, at the appropriate altitude of 5,000ft, the parachute will be deployed. Tandem skydivers can expect to spend around four to five minutes sailing amongst the clouds—your instructor may even let you take a turn at flying the parachute!

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Do you feel your stomach drop when you skydive?

So, at the moment you fall from the aircraft, does your stomach drop when you skydive? The simple answer: no! The stomach drop you experience when you crest the peak of a rollercoaster happens because of a drastic increase in speed.