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

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CA1285+1
CA Air China
321
11:40 AM
CST T3
3:10 PM
+06
3h 30m
64%
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ZH1285cs
ZH Shenzhen
32Q
11:45 AM
CST T3
3:10 PM
+06
3h 25m
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CA1287
CA Air China
321
6:15 PM
CST T3
9:40 PM
+06
3h 25m
64%
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ZH1286cs
ZH Shenzhen
321
4:00 PM
+06 TT3
7:15 PM
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3h 15m
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CA1286+1
CA Air China
321
4:00 PM
+06
7:15 PM
CST
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CA1288
CA Air China
321
9:11 PM
+06
11:37 PM
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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
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 5h 16m CAHUHX → 3UCAG5 Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Dunhuang flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 5h 20m CAZH → 3U Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Dunhuang flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 45m CAHUHX → 9HFUMU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Dunhuang flights
HGH Hangzhou 7h 8MCAGJ → CAZH Hangzhou (HGH) to Dunhuang flights
URC Ürümqi 8h 3UCAHU → GS Ürümqi (URC) to Dunhuang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 50m CAHUSC → HU Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Dunhuang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 58m AFCAEY → HOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Dunhuang flights
HKG Hong Kong 11h 20m CACXHU → HB Hong Kong (HKG) to Dunhuang flights
CKG Chongqing 11h 53m 3UCAHU → GS Chongqing (CKG) to Dunhuang flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 16h 25m 3UCALY → EU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Dunhuang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Beijing to Dunhuang
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,148 mi 3h 25m nonstop -2h behind

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.

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All flights from Dunhuang (DNH) Dunhuang to Beijing flights
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 Also: ZH 14 321 3h25-3h30 – Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – CA
32Q Airbus A321neo – ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (14 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to DNH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
LHW ~5h 16m XNN ~5h 20m XIY ~5h 45m HGH ~7h 0m URC ~8h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
869
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 gate to gate.
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 flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,148 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PEK to DNH: Air China.
This route has daily 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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Xining Caojiabao and Xi'an Xianyang.
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 21 weekly departures, this is a well 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 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 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.