Xianyang (Weicheng) to Dunhuang (XIY–DNH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

XIY Airport Page →
861 mi airlines charter/private 25/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 33m ago
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9H8317
9H Air Changan
738
6:15 AM
CST T3
8:45 AM
+06
2h 30m
81%
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MU2215
MU China Eastern
319
12:10 PM
CST TT5
2:40 PM
+06
2h 30m
51%
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FU6737
FU Fuzhou
737
1:05 PM
CST TT3
3:40 PM
+06
2h 35m
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MU2127
MU China Eastern
321
8:34 PM
CST T5
10:57 PM
+06
4h 23m
51%
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9H8318
9H Air Changan
738
9:35 AM
+06
11:50 AM
CST
2h 15m
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MU2216
MU China Eastern
319
3:45 PM
+06 TT3
6:10 PM
CST
2h 25m
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FU6738
FU Fuzhou
737
4:25 PM
+06
6:40 PM
CST
2h 15m
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MU2128
MU China Eastern
321
11:25 PM
+06
1:30 AM+1
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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
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 4h 58m HUMU → 3UCZ Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Dunhuang flights
HMI Hami 5h 55m GS → G5 Hami (HMI) to Dunhuang flights
PEK Beijing 6h 35m CAHUHX → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Dunhuang flights
HGH Hangzhou 7h 23m 3UCAGJ → CAZH Hangzhou (HGH) to Dunhuang flights
URC Ürümqi 7h 35m 3U9C9H → GS Ürümqi (URC) to Dunhuang flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 8h 40m 3U9HHU → MU Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Dunhuang flights
JGN Jiayuguan 9h 58m MU → 3UG5 Jiayuguan (JGN) to Dunhuang flights
SZX Shenzhen 10h 25m 3U9C9H → ZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Dunhuang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 47m 3UAFBA → HOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Dunhuang flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 11h 55m 3UAQCA → HU Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Dunhuang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Xianyang (Weicheng) to Dunhuang
3 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 861 mi 2h 33m nonstop -2h behind

XIY–DNH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Air Changan and Fuzhou Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Dunhuang (DNH) Dunhuang to Xianyang (Weicheng) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XIY–DNH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 14 319, 321 2h30-4h23 – SkyTeam –
9H Air Changan 7 738 2h30 – – –
FU Fuzhou Airlines 4 737 2h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
321 Airbus A321 – MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – FU
738 Boeing 737-800 – 9H
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (14 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: 9H + FU (11 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, XIY to DNH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to DNH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
JIC ~4h 45m XNN ~4h 58m HMI ~5h 55m PEK ~6h 35m HGH ~7h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,012
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dunhuang from Xianyang (Weicheng)

Nearby airports with service to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.
Metric XIY→DNH IQN→DNH
Distance from XIY – 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 25 6
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 15m
Qingyang (Xifeng) (IQN) to Dunhuang flights
Airports within 200 miles of XIY with service to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dunhuang is 2 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · DNH: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 4:00 PM in Dunhuang.
Distance & Flight Time
861 mi / 1,385 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m gate to gate.
Getting to XIY

Xi'an Metro Line 14 opened in 2024 and connects Xi'an North (high-speed rail station) to T5 at Xianyang Airport in 30–35 minutes (¥6). This replaced the previous airport shuttle bus as the default transit option for most travelers. Line 14 also connects to Xi'an central via transfers at Xi'an North.Airport shuttle buses still serve the city centre and Bell Tower area (¥30, 50–70 min). Taxis from Xi'an Zhonglou (Bell Tower area) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes on the G30 expressway. DiDi is widely used. The airport is 47 km northwest of the city centre.

Facts

XIY–DNH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Dunhuang route.
Route details
Distance861 mi / 1,385 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 m
Destination: DNH
Full nameDunhuang Mogao International Airport
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to DNH flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport take about 2h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 861 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from XIY to DNH: China Eastern Airlines, Air Changan and Fuzhou 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 Xining Caojiabao, Hami and Beijing Capital.
Dunhuang is 2 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
Yes, return flights from DNH to XIY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IQN. 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 XIY to DNH

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Air Changan and Fuzhou Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

XIY to DNH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to DNH is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 861 miles (1,385 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xining Caojiabao, Hami and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Qingyang (Xifeng) (IQN).