June 2024
Problem of the Month
From American Somoa to Fiji
Submitted by K. Sengupta, Calcutta, India
Fiji (in Melanesia) and American Samoa (in Polynesia) are two islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
Fiji is about 970 kilometers (600 miles) west of American Samoa.
Liam has a small airplane which can fly this distance in 2 hours.
Liam left American Samoa on his small airplane precisely at 11:30 PM on Wednesday, November 29.
Assuming a perfectly smooth ride, determine the exact local date and time when Liam arrived at Fiji.
Hint: Neither Figi nor American Samoa observe Daylight Savings Time.