The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has an unrefueled range of over 6,000 nautical miles (about 11,000 km), and with one midair refueling, it can extend that to over 10,000 nautical miles (around 19,000 km) That means it can easily reach China from bases like Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, which is roughly 6,500–7,000 miles from major Chinese cities depending on the route.
In practice, B-2 missions to regions like East Asia often last 30 to 40 hours round trip, including time on station and aerial refueling. For example, during past operations, B-2s have flown 33-hour missions from the U.S. to strike targets and return without landing.
It’s a remarkable feat of endurance—for both the aircraft and the crew.
The B 2 can easily reach Chinaš®
Reviewed by Diogenes
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June 23, 2025
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