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

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MU9977
MU China Eastern
320
8:00 AM
+06
9:45 AM+1
CST
23h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54445
G5 China Express
CR9
12:30 PM
+06
2:05 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2415
MU China Eastern
320
1:05 PM
+06
2:50 PM+1
CST
23h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3194
3U Sichuan
320
1:10 PM
+06
2:40 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2750
MU China Eastern
32N
1:30 PM
+06 TT3
3:20 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2234
MU China Eastern
320
7:40 PM
+06
9:25 PM+1
CST
23h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2233
MU China Eastern
320
10:00 AM
CST
11:45 AM
+06
3h 45m
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
MU2749
MU China Eastern
32N
11:00 AM
CST
12:35 PM
+06
1h 35m
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
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
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dunhuang to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
4 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 540 mi 1h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 26 320, 32N 1h50-23h45 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 4 320 1h30
G5 China Express Airlines 4 CR9 1h35
9C Spring Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – G5
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (26 flights/wk, 76%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + 9C + G5 (8 flights/wk, 24%)
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
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DNH to LHW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
509
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 1
Weekly flights 34 31 7
Flight time 1h 30m 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 30m to 23h 45m.

DNH–LHW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dunhuang to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) route.
Route details
Distance540 mi / 868 km
Flight time1h 30m to 23h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights34 out / 37 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
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 approximately 1h 30m to 23h 45m. The route covers 540 miles.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from DNH to LHW. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JIC, YZY, IQN, HMI, CTU, HGH, JGN, CAN, CKG, PVG, PEK, URC and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Express Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DNH to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DNH to LHW ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 23 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 540 miles (868 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JIC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jiayuguan (JGN) and Hami (HMI).