These 5 U.S. Aircraft Would Make Short Work of North Korea In any conflict in the skies over North Korea, the U.S. Air Force will likely follow a familiar pattern. Here's What You Need to Remember: Capable of flying for more than thirty-four hours, Global Hawk could fly from airfields as far away as Guam, spend half a day over North Korea, and go home again—freeing up tarmac space in closer air facilities. Global Hawk’s ability to conduct surveillance day or night is a major plus and its unblinking gaze will be invaluable in tracking enemy movements.