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
CKG Chongqing 4h 38m GS → 3U9CCA Chongqing (CKG) to Shenzhen flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 5h 40m 3UCAG5 → 9CCACZ Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Shenzhen flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 5h 45m EU → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Shenzhen flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 59m 9HFUMU → 3U9C9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shenzhen flights
PEK Beijing 7h 15m CAZH → CAHUMS Beijing (PEK) to Shenzhen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 30m HOMU → AFCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shenzhen flights
URC Ürümqi 9h 20m GS → 3UCACZ Ürümqi (URC) to Shenzhen flights
IQN Qingyang (Xifeng) 12h 55m G5 → DZ Qingyang (Xifeng) (IQN) to Shenzhen flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 13h 33m MU → CACZSC Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Shenzhen flights
HGH Hangzhou 13h 33m CAZH → 3UCACZ Hangzhou (HGH) to Shenzhen flights
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Dunhuang to Shenzhen
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,642 mi 4h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

DNH–SZX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines and Donghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,642 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DNH–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 5 320 4h20 – Star Alliance –
DZ Donghai Airlines 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ZH (5 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: DZ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DNH to SZX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DNH to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
CKG ~4h 38m LHW ~5h 40m CTU ~5h 45m XIY ~5h 59m PEK ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,040
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
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
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 operate flights from DNH to SZX: Shenzhen Airlines and Donghai Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Chongqing Jiangbei, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Chengdu Shuangliu.
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.
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 SZX

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines and Donghai Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Chengdu Shuangliu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.