The women's K-1 500 metres competition at the 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Dartmouth took place on Lake Banook.

[1] The schedule is as follows:[2][3] The fastest six boats in each heat, plus the three fastest seventh-place boats advanced to the semifinals.

[4][5][6][7] Qualification in each semi was as follows: The fastest three boats advanced to the A final.The next three fastest boats advanced to the B final.

[8][9][10] Competitors in this final raced for positions 10 to 18.

[11] Competitors in this final raced for positions 1 to 9, with medals going to the top three.