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

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✈ Nonstop
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
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

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Sydney (Mascot) to Broken Hill
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 578 mi 2h 15m nonstop -0.5h behind 2 1-stop hubs

SYD–BHQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Regional Express and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 578 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–BHQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZL Regional Express 6 SF3 2h30
QF Qantas 5 DH4 2h15 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
SF3 Saab SF340A/B – ZL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZL (6 flights/wk, 55%)
Oneworld: QF (5 flights/wk, 45%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SYD to BHQ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to BHQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
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 Broken Hill from Sydney (Mascot)

Nearby airports with service to Broken Hill Airport.
Metric SYD→BHQ DBO→BHQ
Distance from SYD 192 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 11 6
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of SYD with service to Broken Hill Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 5.5:00 PM in Broken Hill.
Distance & Flight Time
578 mi / 930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 30m.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

SYD–BHQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Broken Hill route.
Route details
Distance578 mi / 930 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 30m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 12 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: BHQ
IATA / ICAOBHQ / YBHI
TimezoneAustralia/Broken_Hill
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to BHQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Broken Hill Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 30m. The route covers 578 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Regional Express.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from SYD to BHQ. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADL and DBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Broken Hill is 0.5 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
Yes, return flights from BHQ to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DBO. 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 SYD to BHQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Regional Express. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SYD to BHQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to BHQ ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 578 miles (930 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 12 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 Dubbo (DBO).