Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Dunhuang (LHW–DNH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU2233
MU China Eastern
320
10:00 AM
CST
11:45 AM
+06
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3193
3U Sichuan
320
10:40 AM
CST TT3
12:25 PM
+06
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2749
MU China Eastern
32N
11:00 AM
CST
12:35 PM
+06
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA8279
CA Air China
320
4:05 PM
CST TT3
5:45 PM
+06
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9978
MU China Eastern
320
5:10 PM
CST TT3
6:55 PM
+06
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54446
G5 China Express
CR9
6:55 PM
CST TT3
8:35 PM
+06
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2416
MU China Eastern
320
10:20 PM
CST TT3
11:55 PM
+06
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9977
MU China Eastern
320
8:00 AM
+06
9:45 AM+1
CST
23h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54445
G5 China Express
CR9
11:50 AM
+06 TT3
1:20 PM+1
CST
23h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2415
MU China Eastern
320
1:05 PM
+06
2:50 PM+1
CST
23h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U3194
3U Sichuan
320
1:10 PM
+06
2:40 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2750
MU China Eastern
32N
1:30 PM
+06 TT3
3:20 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2234
MU China Eastern
320
7:40 PM
+06
9:25 PM+1
CST
23h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Dunhuang
5 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 540 mi 1h 35m nonstop -2h behind 15 1-stop hubs

LHW–DNH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and China Express Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 540 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LHW–DNH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 26 320, 32N 1h35-3h45 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 4 320 1h45
G5 China Express Airlines 4 CR9 3h40
CA Air China 3 320 1h40 Star Alliance
9C Spring Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CA, MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – G5
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (26 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + 9C + G5 (8 flights/wk, 22%)
Star Alliance: CA (3 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LHW to DNH direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHW to DNH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
479
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 Dunhuang from Lanzhou (Yongdeng)

Nearby airports with service to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.
Metric LHW→DNH XNN→DNH
Distance from LHW 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 37 7
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of LHW with service to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dunhuang is 2 hours behind Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
LHW: CST · DNH: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng), it's 4:00 PM in Dunhuang.
Distance & Flight Time
540 mi / 868 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 3h 45m.

LHW–DNH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Dunhuang route.
Route details
Distance540 mi / 868 km
Flight time1h 35m to 3h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights37 out / 34 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr12.8M
Elevation6,388 ft / 1,947 m
Destination: DNH
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHW to DNH flights.
Nonstop flights from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 3h 45m. The route covers 540 miles.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from LHW to DNH. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XNN, IQN, JIC, HMI, CKG, YZY, PEK, PVG, SZX, JGN, URC, CAN, HGH, CTU and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dunhuang is 2 hours behind Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Yes, return flights from DNH to LHW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XNN. 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 LHW to DNH

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, China Express Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LHW to DNH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LHW to DNH ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 540 miles (868 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via XNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN).