Beijing to Dunhuang (PEK–DNH) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 21 | 321, 32Q | 3h25-3h30 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · DNH: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 4:00 PM in Dunhuang.
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.
PEK–DNH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to DNH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to DNH is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Xining Caojiabao and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.