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

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CA Air China
321
6:15 PM
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CA Air China
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10:25 PM
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Beijing to Dunhuang
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,148 mi 3h 25m nonstop -2h behind 9 1-stop hubs

PEK–DNH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–DNH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 321 3h25 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to DNH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to DNH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
URC ~12h 53m LHW ~16h 49m HMI ~17h 57m CKG ~20h 15m XIY ~21h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
691
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
Dunhuang is 2 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · DNH: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 4:00 PM in Dunhuang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,148 mi / 1,847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

Facts

PEK–DNH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Dunhuang route.
Route details
Distance1,148 mi / 1,847 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: DNH
Full nameDunhuang Mogao International Airport
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to DNH flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,148 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PEK to DNH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through URC, LHW, HMI, CKG, XIY, HGH, HKG, CAN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dunhuang is 2 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from DNH to PEK 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 PEK to DNH

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to DNH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to DNH ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via URC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.