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

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MU6834
MU China Eastern
320
8:30 AM
+06
10:05 AM
+06
1h 35m
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G54445
G5 China Express
CR9
11:50 AM
+06 TT3
1:20 PM
+06
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU2415
MU China Eastern
320
1:05 PM
+06
2:50 PM
+06
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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3U3194
3U Sichuan
320
1:15 PM
+06 TT3
2:45 PM
+06
1h 30m
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3U3193
3U Sichuan
320
10:40 AM
+06 TT3
12:30 PM
+06
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MU2215
MU China Eastern
1:55 PM
+06
3:43 PM
+06
1h 48m
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9C6185
9C Spring
320
5:30 PM
+06
7:25 PM
+06
1h 55m
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G54446
G5 China Express
CR9
7:11 PM
+06 TT3
8:57 PM
+06
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dunhuang to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 540 mi 1h 30m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

DNH–LHW is served by 3 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, 11 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 11 320 1h35-1h45 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 1h30
G5 China Express Airlines 4 CR9 1h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, MU
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + G5 (11 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: MU (11 flights/wk, 50%)
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
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DNH to LHW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
348
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 3 3 1
Weekly flights 22 17 7
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 15m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of DNH with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 0 hours the same as Dunhuang.
DNH: +06 · LHW: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Dunhuang, it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
540 mi / 868 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 45m.

DNH–LHW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dunhuang to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) route.
Route details
Distance540 mi / 868 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 16 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: DNH
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
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 1h 45m. The route covers 540 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, China Express Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from DNH to LHW. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HMI, IQN, JIC, PEK, PVG, YZY, JGN, URC, CKG, HGH and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, China Express Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DNH to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DNH to LHW ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 540 miles (868 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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