Shanghai (Pudong) to Dunhuang (PVG–DNH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C7629
9C Spring
320
6:38 AM
CST TT2
11:13 AM
+06
6h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO2211
HO Juneyao
32N
7:25 AM
CST TT2
11:45 AM
+06
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6385
MU China Eastern
32N
10:10 AM
CST TS1
2:20 PM
+06
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7630
9C Spring
320
11:59 AM
+06 TT3
3:50 PM
CST
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO2212
HO Juneyao
32N
12:30 PM
+06 TT3
4:25 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6386
MU China Eastern
32N
3:41 PM
+06
7:16 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Dunhuang
3 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,631 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind 15 1-stop hubs

PVG–DNH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,631 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–DNH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HO Juneyao Air 7 32N 4h20
MU China Eastern Airlines 4 32N 4h10 SkyTeam
9C Spring Airlines 2 320 6h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
32N Airbus A320neo – HO, MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + HO (9 flights/wk, 69%)
SkyTeam: MU (4 flights/wk, 31%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to DNH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to DNH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
923
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 Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.
Metric PVG→DNH HGH→DNH
Distance from PVG 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 13 14
Flight time 4h 10m 4h
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dunhuang is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · DNH: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 4:00 PM in Dunhuang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,631 mi / 2,624 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 6h 35m.
Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

PVG–DNH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Dunhuang route.
Route details
Distance1,631 mi / 2,624 km
Flight time4h 10m to 6h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DNH
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to DNH flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 6h 35m. The route covers 1,631 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from PVG to DNH. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HGH, XIY, LHW, YZY, PEK, IQN, JGN, XNN, CKG, SZX, CAN, KUL, HKG, CTU and URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dunhuang is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from DNH to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to DNH

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to DNH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to DNH ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,631 miles (2,624 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via HGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).