Dunhuang to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (DNH–LHW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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540 mi airlines charter/private 29/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 39m ago
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✈ Nonstop
MU9977
MU China Eastern
320
8:00 AM
+06 TT3
9:45 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2415
MU China Eastern
320
12:45 PM
+06 TT3
2:30 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3194
3U Sichuan
320
1:10 PM
+06 TT3
2:40 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54445
G5 China Express
CR9
1:58 PM
+06
3:28 PM+1
CST
23h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2234
MU China Eastern
320
7:40 PM
+06
9:25 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2233
MU China Eastern
320
10:00 AM
CST TT3
11:45 AM
+06
1h 45m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3193
3U Sichuan
320
10:40 AM
CST TT3
12:25 PM
+06
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA8279
CA Air China
320
4:05 PM
CST TT3
5:45 PM
+06
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9978
MU China Eastern
320
5:10 PM
CST TT3
6:55 PM
+06
1h 45m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54446
G5 China Express
CR9
6:55 PM
CST
8:35 PM
+06
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2416
MU China Eastern
320
10:20 PM
CST TT3
11:55 PM
+06
1h 35m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JIC Jinchang 3h 20m G5 G5HOMU Jinchang (JIC) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) flights
PEK Beijing 6h 28m CAZH CAHUHX Beijing (PEK) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) flights
IQN Qingyang (Xifeng) 6h 35m G5 3UDZG5 Qingyang (Xifeng) (IQN) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) flights
URC Ürümqi 6h 53m GS 3U8L9C Ürümqi (URC) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 30m HOMU 9CCAEY Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) flights
HMI Hami 10h 15m G5 3UG5 Hami (HMI) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) flights
CKG Chongqing 10h 56m GS 3U9CG5 Chongqing (CKG) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) flights
JGN Jiayuguan 13h 13m 3UG5 3UDRG5 Jiayuguan (JGN) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 13h 30m HU 3U9CAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 14h 5m EU 3UCAEU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) flights
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Dunhuang to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
4 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 540 mi 1h 45m nonstop +2h ahead

DNH–LHW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and China Express Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 540 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DNH–LHW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 320 1h45 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 4 320 1h30
G5 China Express Airlines 4 CR9 23h30
9C Spring Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, MU
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – G5
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (21 flights/wk, 72%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + 9C + G5 (8 flights/wk, 28%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DNH to LHW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DNH to LHW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
524
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Lanzhou (Yongdeng) from Dunhuang

Nearby airports with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Metric DNH→LHW JGN→LHW HMI→LHW
Distance from DNH 188 mi 194 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 2
Weekly flights 29 34 14
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 20m 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of DNH with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 2 hours ahead of Dunhuang.
DNH: +06 · LHW: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dunhuang, it's 8:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
540 mi / 868 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.

DNH–LHW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dunhuang to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) route.
Route details
Distance540 mi / 868 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights29 out / 32 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DNH
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr12.8M
Elevation6,388 ft / 1,947 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DNH to LHW flights.
Nonstop flights from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 540 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from DNH to LHW: China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Express Airlines and Spring Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jinchang Jinchuan, Beijing Capital and Qingyang Xifeng.
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 2 hours ahead of Dunhuang.
Yes, return flights from LHW to DNH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JGN and HMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DNH to LHW

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Express Airlines and Spring Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DNH to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DNH to LHW is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 540 miles (868 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jinchang Jinchuan, Beijing Capital and Qingyang Xifeng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jiayuguan (JGN) and Hami (HMI).