Updated: January 21, 2026
China Asia

Datong Airport (DAT)

Datong International Airport averages 6 flights per day to 9 destinations, with 7 domestic and 2 international routes. A total of 6 airlines operate at DAT, led by China Eastern Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 3 countries across one continent, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Hong Kong SAR China as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Datong connects to Bangkok, with a typical flight time of 4 hrs 25 mins.

IATA
DAT
ICAO
ZBDT
Elevation
3,442 ft (1,049 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00)
Destinations
9 (7 domestic · 2 international)
Flights per day
6 (6 domestic · 0 international)
Busiest Route
Chengdu (1/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Bangkok 4 hrs 25 mins
Shortest Flight
Zhengzhou 2 hrs 10 mins
Top Airline
China Eastern Airlines (4 routes)
Top Country
China (6 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,882 ft / 3,012 m

Weather in Datong

9 Destinations from Datong Airport (DAT)

This week, 9 active routes depart from Datong International Airport. The busiest route connects Datong with Chengdu and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Bangkok, and the shortest flight is to Zhengzhou.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
1 Chengdu DAT → TFU
2 hrs 45 mins
 Ruili Airlines1
1 Harbin DAT → HRB
2 hrs 20 mins
 Ruili Airlines1
1 Wuhan DAT → WUH
2 hrs 10 mins
 China Eastern Airlines1
1 Nanjing DAT → NKG
2 hrs 25 mins
 China Eastern Airlines1
5/week Shanghai DAT → PVG
2 hrs 50 mins
 Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines2
5/week Zhengzhou DAT → CGO
2 hrs 10 mins
 Donghai Airlines1
3/week Hefei DAT → HFE
2 hrs 10 mins
 China Eastern Airlines1
2/week Hong Kong DAT → HKG
4 hrs
 Homer Air1
1/week Bangkok DAT → DMK
4 hrs 25 mins
 Thai Lion Air1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Datong International Airport is served by 6 airlines, with China Eastern Airlines in the lead at 40% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 70% of routes. 4 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 2 airlines operate international routes, compared with 4 serving domestic routes. Thai Lion Air is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Bangkok with a flight time of 4 hrs 25 mins.

  • China Eastern Airlines4 routes
  • Ruili Airlines2 routes
  • Juneyao Airlines1 route
  • Donghai Airlines1 route
  • Homer Air1 route
  • Thai Lion Air1 route

Datong International Airport provides direct service to 3 countries across one continents. The route network is 78% domestic and 22% international, with Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China serving as the primary international destination.

  • China6/day
  • Hong Kong SAR China2/week
  • Thailand1/week

Global Rankings of Datong Airport (DAT)

This snapshot shows how Datong Airport (DAT) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Datong Airport (DAT)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
14 9,882 ft · 3,012 m 157 ft · 48 m Concrete
32 9,882 ft · 3,012 m 157 ft · 48 m Concrete

25 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,882 ft / 3,012 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Datong International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m