# RE10 | moonshotai/kimi-k3 | run 1

## Prompt

You land at 1:35 PM with a connecting flight departing at 3:00 PM from the same airport. Clearing customs takes 25 minutes, the walk to your departure gate takes 15 minutes, and boarding closes 20 minutes before departure. Will you make the connection? Show your reasoning.

## Response

Yes, you make the connection. You arrive at the gate at 2:15 PM, which is 25 minutes before boarding closes at 2:40 PM.

## Reasoning

**Step 1: Find your gate deadline.**
Boarding closes 20 minutes before the 3:00 PM departure, so you must be at the gate by 2:40 PM.

**Step 2: Work forward from landing.**

| Step | Duration | Time Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Land | — | 1:35 PM |
| Clear customs | 25 min | 2:00 PM |
| Walk to gate | 15 min | 2:15 PM |

**Step 3: Compare.**
You reach the gate at 2:15 PM against a 2:40 PM deadline — a **25-minute cushion**.

Quick check using total time: 85 minutes between flights minus 60 minutes required (25 + 15 + 20) = 25 minutes to spare.

This assumes your inbound flight lands on time and there are no unexpected delays at customs; with only a 25-minute buffer, even a modest arrival delay could put the connection at risk.

Would you like tips on speeding up tight airport connections, such as mobile passport control or seat selection strategies?
