Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dunhuang (TAO–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 5h 51m 3UMUQW → 3UCAG5 Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Dunhuang flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 18m 3U9HCA → 9HFUMU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Dunhuang flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 6h 30m 3UCAEU → EU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Dunhuang flights
PEK Beijing 7h CANZSC → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Dunhuang flights
HGH Hangzhou 8h 35m 3UCAHO → CAZH Hangzhou (HGH) to Dunhuang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 35m 3UAQCA → HU Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Dunhuang flights
URC Ürümqi 10h 55m CZGSMU → GS Ürümqi (URC) to Dunhuang flights
SZX Shenzhen 11h 21m CACZSC → ZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Dunhuang flights
CKG Chongqing 11h 28m 3UCAHU → GS Chongqing (CKG) to Dunhuang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 4m AFBACA → HOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Dunhuang flights
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dunhuang
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,391 mi 5h 47m nonstop -2h behind

TAO–DNH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,391 miles in approximately 5h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–DNH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 4 320 5h47 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (4 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, TAO to DNH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to DNH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
LHW ~5h 51m XIY ~6h 18m CTU ~6h 30m PEK ~7h 0m HGH ~8h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
800
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 Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · DNH: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 4:00 PM in Dunhuang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,391 mi / 2,239 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 47m gate to gate.
Getting to TAO

Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.

Facts

TAO–DNH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dunhuang route.
Route details
Distance1,391 mi / 2,239 km
Flight time5h 47m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: DNH
Full nameDunhuang Mogao International Airport
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to DNH flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport take about 5h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,391 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TAO to DNH: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Chengdu Shuangliu.
Dunhuang is 2 hours behind Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Yes, return flights from DNH to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 TAO to DNH

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TAO to DNH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to DNH is about 5 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,391 miles (2,239 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 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 Chengdu Shuangliu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.