The women's K-4 500 metres competition at the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg took place in Sportpark Duisburg.

[1] The schedule is as follows: The fastest boat in each heat advanced directly to the final A.

The next six fastest boats in each heat advanced to semifinals.

[5][6] Competitors in this final raced for positions 10 to 18.

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