Cairo to Tung Chung flights
Tung Chung lies 8,121 km (5,046 mi) east of Cairo, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Cairo | Tung Chung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Hong Kong |
| Population | 9.6 million | 114,100 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Hong_Kong) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | HKG, 4 km out |
Clocks in Tung Chung are 5 h ahead of Cairo right now, so a 11 h 10 min journey lands 16 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tung Chung
Crossing from Egypt into Hong Kong: money changes from the Pound to the Dollar (HKD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +852; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cairo
Cairo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 34 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 57 km).
Arriving in Tung Chung
Tung Chung is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Macau International Airport (MFM, 39 km), Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 42 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 4 km (2 mi) | 12,467 ft | 28 ft |
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 39 km (24 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 42 km (26 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 66 km (41 mi) | 13,517 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tung Chung from Cairo?
8,121 km (5,046 mi) in a straight line, east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Tung Chung by air?
About 11 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Tung Chung?
Tung Chung is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Hong_Kong against Africa/Cairo).
Which airports are used for Cairo to Tung Chung flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG); Tung Chung also has MFM, SZX, ZUH.
What currency do I need in Tung Chung?
The Dollar (HKD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.