Yes. Either one. Whichever you prefer. Since the Earth is a sphere, you can leave the
International Dateline in either direction and wind up in New Caledonia eventually.
But since Noumea's longitude is about 166.5° east, the trip westward from the IDL
gets you there substantially sooner.
East
Alaska, USA is just east of the International Date Line.
International Date Line. Nominally 180 degrees east (or west) longitude. Opposite the Prime Meridian.
the international date line
If you are crossing date line from west to east you'll gain one day.
The Prime Meridian is located at 0 degrees, the international date line is not. There is only one prime meridian, there are many international date line.
Eastern
Alaska, USA is just east of the International Date Line.
they are all located in the east and west side of the southern hemisphere divided by the international date line
If it is Thursday on the west side of the International Date Line, what day is it on the east side?
If it is Thursday on the west side of the International Date Line, what day is it on the east side?
If it is Thursday on the west side of the International Date Line, what day is it on the east side?
The International Date Line.
The closest continent east of the International Date Line is North America.
The International Date Line.
The International Date Line.
International Date Line. Nominally 180 degrees east (or west) longitude. Opposite the Prime Meridian.
The International Date Line