Dunhuang to Shenzhen (DNH–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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) 5h 50m 3UCAG5 → 9CCACZ Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Shenzhen flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 5h 50m EU → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Shenzhen flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 9HFUMU → 3U9C9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shenzhen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 7m HOMU → AFCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shenzhen flights
PEK Beijing 7h 18m CAZH → CAHUMS Beijing (PEK) to Shenzhen flights
URC Ürümqi 7h 30m GS → 3UCACZ Ürümqi (URC) to Shenzhen flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 8h 25m 3U → CASCZH Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Shenzhen flights
CKG Chongqing 12h 35m GS → 3U9CCA Chongqing (CKG) to Shenzhen flights
IQN Qingyang (Xifeng) 13h 5m G5 → DZ Qingyang (Xifeng) (IQN) to Shenzhen flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 13h 30m MU → CACZSC Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Shenzhen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dunhuang to Shenzhen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,642 mi 4h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

DNH–SZX had nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines and Donghai Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,642 miles in 4h 20m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DNH–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 3 – – – Star Alliance –
DZ Donghai Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ZH (3 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: DZ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DNH to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
LHW ~5h 50m CTU ~5h 50m XIY ~6h 0m PVG ~7h 7m PEK ~7h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,066
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dunhuang, it's 8:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,642 mi / 2,643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
Getting from SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

DNH–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dunhuang to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance1,642 mi / 2,643 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DNH
Full nameDunhuang Mogao International Airport
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Destination: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DNH to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,642 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from DNH to SZX: Shenzhen Airlines and Donghai Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Chengdu Shuangliu and Xi'an Xianyang.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SZX 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.
Shenzhen is 2 hours ahead of Dunhuang.
Yes, return flights from SZX to DNH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DNH to SZX

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) had nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines and Donghai Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DNH to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DNH to SZX is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,642 miles (2,643 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Chengdu Shuangliu and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.