A flight departs at 6:30 AM from New York (EST) and takes 5 hours 45 minutes to reach Los Angeles (PST, 3 hours behind). What time does it arrive in Los Angeles local time?
Answer
9:15 AM
How to solve it
1
Departure: 6:30 AM EST
2
Add flight time: 6:30 + 5:45 = 12:15 PM EST
3
Convert to PST (3 hours behind): 12:15 - 3:00 = 9:15 AM PST
Hints
First calculate arrival time in EST
Remember PST is 3 hours behind EST
Subtract 3 hours from EST time