Dunhuang to Shanghai (Pudong) (DNH–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,631 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
HO2212
HO Juneyao
32N
12:30 PM
+06 T3
4:25 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6386
MU China Eastern
32N
3:10 PM
+06 T3
6:55 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO2211
HO Juneyao
32N
7:25 AM
CST T2
11:45 AM
+06
4h 20m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6385
MU China Eastern
32N
9:55 AM
CST T1
2:20 PM
+06
4h 25m
45%
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
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 35m 9HFUMU 3UAFBA Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 5h 50m 3UCAG5 9CCAEY Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 6h 10m 3U 9CAFCA Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
PEK Beijing 6h 17m CAZH AFCAEY Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CKG Chongqing 8h 55m GS 3U9CAF Chongqing (CKG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
HKG Hong Kong 9h 15m HB 9CCACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 10h 25m EU 3UAFCA Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
KUL Sepang 10h 59m OD 9CCZD7 Sepang (KUL) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 12h MU AFBACA Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 12h 15m HU 3UAFAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dunhuang to Shanghai (Pudong)
3 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,631 mi 3h 50m nonstop +2h ahead

DNH–PVG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,631 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DNH–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HO Juneyao Air 7 32N 3h55
MU China Eastern Airlines 6 32N 3h45 SkyTeam
9C Spring Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – HO, MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + HO (7 flights/wk, 54%)
SkyTeam: MU (6 flights/wk, 46%)
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 PVG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DNH to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,281
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 Shanghai (Pudong) from Dunhuang

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Metric DNH→PVG JGN→PVG
Distance from DNH 188 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3
Weekly flights 13 12
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of DNH with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 2 hours ahead of Dunhuang.
DNH: +06 · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dunhuang, it's 8:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
1,631 mi / 2,624 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

DNH–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dunhuang to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance1,631 mi / 2,624 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DNH
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DNH to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,631 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DNH to PVG: Juneyao Air, China Eastern 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 Xi'an Xianyang, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Xining Caojiabao.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PVG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 2 hours ahead of Dunhuang.
Yes, return flights from PVG to DNH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JGN. 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 PVG

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DNH to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DNH to PVG is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,631 miles (2,624 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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