Broken Hill to Sydney (Mascot) (BHQ–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
ZL6855
ZL Regional Express
SF3
10:25 AM
ACST
1:15 PM
AEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL6857
ZL Regional Express
SF3
10:25 AM
ACST
1:15 PM
AEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2018
QF Qant
DH4
12:15 PM
ACST
2:50 PM
AEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2017
QF Qant
DH4
10:05 AM
AEST T3
11:50 AM
ACST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL6866
ZL Regional Express
SF3
1:25 PM
AEST T3
3:25 PM
ACST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Broken Hill to Sydney (Mascot)
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 578 mi 2h 5m nonstop +0.5h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

BHQ–SYD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Regional Express and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 578 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHQ–SYD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZL Regional Express 7 SF3 2h20
QF Qantas 5 DH4 2h05 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
SF3 Saab SF340A/B – ZL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZL (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Oneworld: QF (5 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHQ to SYD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHQ to SYD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
23
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 Sydney (Mascot) from Broken Hill

Nearby airports with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Metric BHQ→SYD MQL→SYD
Distance from BHQ 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 12 7
Flight time 2h 5m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of BHQ with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Sydney (Mascot) is 0.5 hours ahead of Broken Hill.
BHQ: ACST · SYD: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Broken Hill, it's 6.5:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
578 mi / 930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 20m.
Getting from SYD

Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).

Sydney (Mascot) Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.

The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.

BHQ–SYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Broken Hill to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance578 mi / 930 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 20m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 11 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: BHQ
IATA / ICAOBHQ / YBHI
TimezoneAustralia/Broken_Hill
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHQ to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Broken Hill Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 20m. The route covers 578 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Regional Express.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from BHQ to SYD. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADL and DBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sydney (Mascot) is 0.5 hours ahead of Broken Hill.
Yes, return flights from SYD to BHQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MQL. 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 BHQ to SYD

Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Regional Express. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BHQ to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHQ to SYD ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 578 miles (930 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mildura (MQL).