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Egypt
China
Area Comparison
Cairo is 2.8x larger than Hong Kong
Population Comparison
Cairo has 1.4x more people than Hong Kong
Yes — Cairo is 2.8x larger than Hong Kong by area. Cairo spans 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²) while Hong Kong covers 1,114 km² (430 mi²) — a difference of 1,971 km². You could fit Hong Kong inside Cairo approximately 2 times.
To put Cairo's size in perspective, its area of 3,085 km² is about 1.2x the size of Luxembourg. Meanwhile, Hong Kong at 1,114 km² is about 1.2x the size of Berlin.
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Known as "The City of a Thousand Minarets", Cairo covers 3,085 km² with a population of 10.1 million. The city was established in 969. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Cairo Metro.
Cairo is the only major city in the world where you can see ancient pyramids from the city center
A major financial hub and special administrative region of China. Often called "Pearl of the Orient", Hong Kong has an area of 1,114 km² and is home to 7.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1841. Visitors come for Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum cuisine, Star Ferry, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MTR Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, with over 480 buildings above 150 meters
Cairo has a population density of 3,274 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Hong Kong, with 6,652 people per km², is a densely populated city. Hong Kong is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Cairo in Africa versus Hong Kong in Asia. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Cairo has a hot desert climate while Hong Kong experiences humid subtropical conditions. When it's noon in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 AM in Cairo — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Hong Kong fits inside Cairo ~2 times
Density Gap
Hong Kong is 2.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Cairo is ~872 years older
The straight-line distance from Cairo to Hong Kong is 8,142 km (5,059 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 5m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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