Dunhuang to Beijing (DNH–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,148 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZH1286cs
ZH Shenzhen
321
4:00 PM
+06 TT3
7:15 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1286+1
CA Air China
321
4:00 PM
+06
7:15 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1288
CA Air China
321
9:11 PM
+06
11:37 PM
CST
0h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1285+1
CA Air China
321
11:40 AM
CST T3
3:10 PM
+06
3h 30m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1285cs
ZH Shenzhen
32Q
11:45 AM
CST T3
3:10 PM
+06
3h 25m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1287
CA Air China
321
6:15 PM
CST T3
9:40 PM
+06
3h 25m
64%
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
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 4h 55m 3UG5MU CAHUHX Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Beijing flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 25m 9HFUMU CAHUHX Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Beijing flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 5h 50m 3U CAZH Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Beijing flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 6h 5m EU 3UCALY Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Beijing flights
URC Ürümqi 6h 35m GS 3UCAHU Ürümqi (URC) to Beijing flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 58m HOMU CAEYHU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Beijing flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 30m HU CAHULH Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Beijing flights
HKG Hong Kong 9h 50m HB CACXHU Hong Kong (HKG) to Beijing flights
CKG Chongqing 11h 46m GS 3UCAHU Chongqing (CKG) to Beijing flights
HMI Hami 13h 5m G5 CAZH Hami (HMI) to Beijing flights
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Dunhuang to Beijing
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,148 mi 3h 15m nonstop +2h ahead

DNH–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DNH–PEK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 14 321 0h26-3h15 Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 PEK direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DNH to PEK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
871
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 Beijing from Dunhuang

Nearby airports with service to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Metric DNH→PEK HMI→PEK
Distance from DNH 194 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 21 21
Flight time 3h 15m 3h
Airports within 200 miles of DNH with service to Beijing Capital International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Dunhuang.
DNH: +06 · PEK: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dunhuang, it's 8:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,148 mi / 1,847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m gate to gate.
Getting from PEK

Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.

Beijing Climate

Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.

Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.

DNH–PEK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dunhuang to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance1,148 mi / 1,847 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DNH
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Destination: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DNH to PEK flights.
Nonstop flights from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,148 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DNH to PEK: Air China.
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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Xi'an Xianyang and Xining Caojiabao.
Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Dunhuang.
Yes, return flights from PEK to DNH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 PEK

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DNH to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DNH to PEK is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Xi'an Xianyang and Xining Caojiabao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hami (HMI).