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

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MU2215
MU China Eastern
319
1:20 PM
CST TT5
3:50 PM
+06
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU2216
MU China Eastern
319
4:40 PM
+06
7:00 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Xianyang (Weicheng) to Dunhuang
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 861 mi 2h 30m nonstop -2h behind 10 1-stop hubs

XIY–DNH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 861 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 319 2h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, XIY to DNH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to DNH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
633
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 Xianyang (Weicheng)

Nearby airports with service to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.
Metric XIY→DNH IQN→DNH
Distance from XIY 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 6
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of XIY with service to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.

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 30m.
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.

XIY–DNH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Dunhuang route.
Route details
Distance861 mi / 1,385 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: XIY
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 m
Destination: DNH
IATA / ICAODNH / ZLDH
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to DNH flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 861 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from XIY to DNH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JIC, PEK, CKG, URC, HGH, JGN, CAN, PVG, HMI and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XIY to DNH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to DNH ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 861 miles (1,385 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JIC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Qingyang (Xifeng) (IQN).