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

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CA9672
CA Air China
321
12:25 PM
+06 TT3
3:30 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1286cs
ZH Shenzhen
321
4:00 PM
+06
7:15 PM
CST
1h 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
8:55 PM
+06 TT3
11:55 PM+1
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA9671
CA Air China
321
8:00 AM
CST TT3
11:25 AM
+06
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1285cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
11:40 AM
CST TT3
3:10 PM
+06
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1285+1
CA Air China
32Q
11:40 AM
CST T3
3:10 PM
+06
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1287
CA Air China
321
6:15 PM
CST TT3
9:40 PM
+06
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dunhuang to Beijing
1 carrier, 26 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,148 mi 1h 15m nonstop +2h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

DNH–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 19 321 3h-3h15 Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (19 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DNH to PEK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
887
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 26 21
Flight time 1h 15m 0h 55m
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 1h 15m to 3h 15m.
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 time1h 15m to 3h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights26 out / 26 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
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 approximately 1h 15m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,148 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from DNH to PEK. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XNN, URC, CAN, PVG, HGH, CKG, XIY, CTU, HMI, HKG, LHW and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DNH to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DNH to PEK ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via XNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hami (HMI).