The women's 5000 meter at the 2012 KNSB Dutch Single Distance Championships took place in Heerenveen at the Thialf ice skating rink on Sunday 6 November 2011. Although this tournament was held in 2011, it was part of the 2011–2012 speed skating season.
There were 10 participants. There was a qualification selection incentive for the next following 2011–12 ISU Speed Skating World Cup tournaments.