The women's 5000 meter at the 2011 KNSB Dutch Single Distance Championships took place in Heerenveen at the Thialf ice skating rink on Sunday 7 November 2010. Although this tournament was held in 2010, it was part of the 2010–2011 speed skating season.
There were 10 participants. There was a qualification selection incentive for the next following 2010–11 ISU Speed Skating World Cup tournaments.