The bomber is designed for extremely long-range missions. On a single tank of fuel, the B-2 can fly nearly 10,000 kilometers. With in-air refueling, it can reach any location on the planet within hours. In 2001, it set a record for the longest combat mission in history—44 continuous hours in the air, traveling from Missouri to Afghanistan and back. The endurance of the aircraft and its crew showcases the B-2’s global reach and strategic value.