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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CA9671
CA Air China
321
8:00 AM
CST TT3
11:25 AM
+06
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1285cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
11:40 AM
CST TT3
3:10 PM
+06
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1285+1
CA Air China
32Q
11:40 AM
CST T3
3:10 PM
+06
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1287
CA Air China
321
6:15 PM
CST TT3
9:40 PM
+06
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA9672
CA Air China
321
12:25 PM
+06 TT3
3:30 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1286cs
ZH Shenzhen
321
4:00 PM
+06
7:15 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1286+1
CA Air China
32Q
4:00 PM
+06 TT3
7:15 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1288
CA Air China
321
8:55 PM
+06 TT3
11:55 PM+1
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Beijing to Dunhuang
1 carrier, 26 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,148 mi 3h 25m nonstop -2h behind 13 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, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 Also: ZH 19 321, 32Q 3h25-3h30 Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CA
32Q Airbus A321neo – CA
738 Boeing 737-800 – ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to DNH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to DNH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
878
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.

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 to 5h 30m.
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.

PEK–DNH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Dunhuang route.
Route details
Distance1,148 mi / 1,847 km
Flight time3h 25m to 5h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights26 out / 26 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: DNH
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

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 to 5h 30m. The route covers 1,148 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from PEK to DNH. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through URC, LHW, HMI, XIY, CKG, XNN, SZX, HGH, CAN, CTU, PVG, HKG and KUL. 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 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PEK to DNH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to DNH ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,847 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via URC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.