North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday, according to Japan's Defense Ministry. The missile flew for more than 70 minutes, which is a few minutes longer than previous North Korean missile tests conducted earlier this year. The flight time indicates the missile's range, and in this case, it suggests that the missile has the capability to reach the continental United States. The missile traveled a distance of 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) and reached an altitude of over 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles). It is important to note that North Korea typically tests its missiles on a highly lofted trajectory, causing them to splash down in nearby waters. If fired on a flatter trajectory, the flight time can provide an estimate of how far the missile can potentially travel in an actual attack. The missile was launched at 9:59 a.m. local time and fell into the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, at 11:15 a.m., according to Japan's Coast