Charter Dunhuang to Lanzhou privately from US$10,500, about 1h 29m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Dunhuang (DNH) to Lanzhou (LHW) and Lanzhou to Dunhuang — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Dunhuang and Lanzhou is about 868 km (539 miles), or 469 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Dunhuang to Lanzhou (and Lanzhou to Dunhuang) ranges from US$10,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$30,000 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 29m | 1h 20m – 1h 38m | ¥160,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 29m | ¥160,000 – ¥220,000 (~US$21,500 – US$30,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 28m | ¥170,000 – ¥240,000 (~US$23,500 – US$33,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 25m | ¥190,000 – ¥260,000 (~US$26,000 – US$36,000) | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Dunhuang–Lanzhou charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Dunhuang, China: Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.
Lanzhou, China: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
| Dunhuang Mogao International Airport | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZLDH / DNH | ZLLL / LHW |
| Longest hard runway | 9,186 ft | 13,123 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | — | 6,388 ft |
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is at 6,388 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Dunhuang to Lanzhou can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Dunhuang Mogao International Airport has 9,186 ft and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport 13,123 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 868 km.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 868 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
See the guide range — US$10,500 – US$30,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Dunhuang–Lanzhou is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,500 – US$30,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 29m gate to gate across the 868 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Dunhuang–Lanzhou departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Dunhuang–Lanzhou charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
