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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
HO2211
HO Juneyao
32N
7:48 AM
CST TT2
11:52 AM
+06
6h 4m
66%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6385
MU China Eastern
32N
9:55 AM
CST T1
2:20 PM
+06
4h 25m
57%
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
3:10 PM
+06
6:55 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 48m 9CCAEY 3UCAG5 Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Dunhuang flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 5m 3U9HBA 9HFUMU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Dunhuang flights
PEK Beijing 7h 19m CAEYHU CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Dunhuang flights
CKG Chongqing 10h 30m 3U9CAF GS Chongqing (CKG) to Dunhuang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 11h 42m 3UAFAQ HU Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Dunhuang flights
KUL Sepang 13h 48m 9CCZD7 OD Sepang (KUL) to Dunhuang flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 14h 25m 3UAFCA EU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Dunhuang flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 15h 50m 9CCAEY 3U Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Dunhuang flights
YZY Zhangye (Ganzhou) 17h 5m 9C 3UG5 Zhangye (Ganzhou) (YZY) to Dunhuang flights
HKG Hong Kong 17h 40m 9CCXFM HB Hong Kong (HKG) to Dunhuang flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Dunhuang
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,631 mi 4h 28m nonstop -2h behind

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 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 6h04
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 4h25 SkyTeam
9C Spring Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – HO, MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + HO (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to DNH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
906
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 14 14
Flight time 4h 28m 3h 50m
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 28m gate to gate.
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 28m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,631 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from PVG to DNH: Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines.
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, Xi'an Xianyang and Beijing Capital.
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 Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PVG to DNH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to DNH is about 4 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,631 miles (2,624 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Xi'an Xianyang and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).