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Thailand
Egypt
Area Comparison
Bangkok is 2.0x smaller than Cairo
Population Comparison
Bangkok has 1.0x more people than Cairo
Cairo is significantly larger, covering 2.0 times the area of Bangkok. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Bangkok covers 1,569 km² (606 mi²) — a difference of 1,516 km².
To put Bangkok's size in perspective, its area of 1,569 km² is roughly the same size as London. Meanwhile, Cairo at 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg.
Thailand's capital and largest city. Known as "City of Angels", Bangkok covers 1,569 km² with a population of 10.5 million. The city was established in 1782. Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Floating markets, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BTS Skytrain & MRT.
Bangkok's full ceremonial name is 168 characters long, making it the longest city name in the world
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Also known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo has an area of 3,085 km² and is home to 10.1 million people. The city dates back to 969. Visitors come for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
Looking beyond city limits, the Bangkok metropolitan area covers 7,762 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Cairo at 6,588 km². The Cairo metro area is also more populous, with 21.3 million people compared to 16.2 million.
Bangkok has a population density of 6,718 people per km² — a densely populated city. Cairo, with 3,274 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bangkok is noticeably denser, packing 2.1 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Bangkok in Asia versus Cairo in Africa. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate while Cairo experiences hot desert conditions. When it's noon in Bangkok, it's 7:00 AM in Cairo — a 5-hour time difference.
Density Gap
Bangkok is 2.1x more densely populated
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
Cairo is ~813 years older
The straight-line distance from Bangkok to Cairo is 7,269 km (4,517 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~9h 3m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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